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Engine stalls on the Road

Tiny
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I am driving along on the highway and the motor dies. I coast to the side of the road, put it in neutral and it starts back up with no problem and I drive off. It won't happen again for a while.
Monday, January 25th, 2010 AT 8:29 AM

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Tiny
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Tell me is the check engine light on? How does it stall does it just die or does it loose power and then eventually die? It sounds like a crankshaft angle sensor.

Please run this guide.

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

Please let us know what you find. We are interested to see what it is.

Cheers
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Tuesday, January 26th, 2010 AT 10:06 AM
Tiny
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The check engine light is not on. It is not gradual. It is like I turned the key off.
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Tuesday, January 26th, 2010 AT 4:07 PM
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Ok so do you have a digital multi meter? I would like to check the camshaft sensor. Thanks
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Wednesday, January 27th, 2010 AT 11:05 AM
Tiny
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I took it to my mechanic and he said he connected it to his computer and nothing came up. Is that what you mean?
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Wednesday, January 27th, 2010 AT 2:31 PM
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Ok that just means there are no codes we already knew that because the check engine light isn't on. Now what I would like to do is check the camshaft sensor.
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Thursday, January 28th, 2010 AT 10:14 AM
Tiny
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I have a CarMD Handheld Tester. I don't think that's what you're asking for so the answer is no.
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Friday, January 29th, 2010 AT 8:24 AM
Tiny
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Ok we either need to get our hands on a digital multi meter or have the cam sensor checked. It could have corrosion on the plug or not be sending the signal correctly or? Here is a pic of a inexpensive multi meter. If you are not comfortable doing these tests please just let me know and I will let you know what tests I would run if you would rather have a shop do it ok.


https://www.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/249564_14572_1.jpg

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Friday, January 29th, 2010 AT 10:40 AM
Tiny
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I don't know enough about mechanics to do the tests so please tell me what to tell my mechanic.
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Saturday, January 30th, 2010 AT 2:52 PM
Tiny
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Ok if you would have him unplug the camshaft sensor and ohm it. Get back to me with what you find and I will look it up to see if it is in spec.
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Monday, February 1st, 2010 AT 12:30 PM
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Thanks. I will do that and get back to you.
I have to do some traveling so it may not be for a while.
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Tuesday, February 2nd, 2010 AT 7:24 AM
Tiny
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No worries when ever you get to it just let me know what the readings are when you get them.
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Tuesday, February 2nd, 2010 AT 8:48 AM
Tiny
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I talked to my mechanic about ohm-ing the cam sensor and he didn't understand. So we replaced the sensor and that fixed the problem your hunch was right thank you so much for your help I love this site.
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Saturday, February 6th, 2010 AT 9:39 AM
Tiny
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Good to hear, please use 2CarPros anytime we are here to help.

Cheers
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Monday, February 8th, 2010 AT 6:42 PM

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