Engine shuts off when stopping, yellow engine management light turns on

MICHAEL MOLOI

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2003 OPEL CORSA
1.4L
2WD
MANUAL
124,000 MILES

Hi, I hope you can help me. My car is pretty old but hopefully you can assist. When I drive my vehicle, the yellow engine management light comes on and when I come to a stop street or traffic light my car shuts off and sometimes does not start on the first turn. I've replaced fuel pump relay and serviced the car but still. Please help me.

Thursday, October 28th, 2021 AT 11:43 AM

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SQM

MECHANIC
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Hello,

The issue you are describing sounds like a faulty crank position sensor. When crank sensor goes bad it can stall the engine. And it may or may not restart.
As the Opel is not sold in the US I am unable to provide you with all the details regarding to the replacement procedure. But the crank sensor is located typically next to the crank shaft pully, towards the bottom of the engine.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/symptoms-of-a-bad-crankshaft-sensor

Since the check engine light is illuminated, the first step would be to have the vehicle scanned for the code(s). As that can help with the diagnostics.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/checking-a-service-engine-soon-or-check-engine-light-on-or-flashing

Please let me know of any questions.
Thank you.

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Thursday, October 28th, 2021 AT 12:16 PM

MICHAEL MOLOI

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Hi, I hope you can help me. My car is pretty old but hopefully you can assist. When I drive my vehicle, the yellow engine management light comes on and when I come to a stop street or traffic light my car shuts off and sometimes does not start on the first turn. I've replaced fuel pump relay, crank sensor and serviced the car but still. Please help me.

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Monday, November 1st, 2021 AT 4:45 AM

MICHAEL MOLOI