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My car temporarily dies while driving.

Tiny
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  • 1995 FORD TAURUS
  • 3.0L
  • V6
  • FWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 196,300 MILES
I will be driving down the road and all of a sudden my car temporarily dies and the check engine light comes on. It dies for a matter of 3 seconds, and then its fine and the light goes out, and the car continues like normal. This has now happened to me twice, and the car is fine for a little while after it happens.
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Monday, August 29th, 2016 AT 4:08 PM

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Tiny
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Scan for codes it may be an intermittent problem however so won't show up. check for vacuum leaks fuel pressure auto parts rent gauge.
https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-fuel-system-pressure-and-regulator
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Tuesday, August 30th, 2016 AT 5:46 AM
Tiny
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There are no vaccum leaks that were found. It was suggested to change fuel filter so that will get done tomorrow.
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Wednesday, August 31st, 2016 AT 3:40 PM
Tiny
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It sounds like it could be electronic, can you check for spark when the engine dies?

Here is a guide that should help you

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-test-an-ignition-system

Please let me know what you find.
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Thursday, September 1st, 2016 AT 1:17 PM

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