Stalling

Tiny
VICKY MI
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  • 2011 FORD FIESTA
  • 1.6L
  • 4 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 40,000 MILES
The car engine shuts off all of a sudden while driving, always restarts though.
Monday, August 7th, 2017 AT 6:05 PM

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Tiny
KEN L
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Hello,

This sounds like you have a crankshaft angle sensor that is going out. Here is a guide and some diagrams (below) to help you get the problem fixed.

This will give you an idea of what you are in for when doing the job.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/crankshaft-angle-sensor-replacement

Here are some additional guides to help you.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/engine-stalls

Please let us know what happens, we are interested to see what it is.

Cheers, Ken
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