Car shuts off randomly
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analogkid455
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Car shuts off randomly
My 2000 ssei shuts off some times. It has since I bought it. At first, I thought is was only when I floored it and then let off real quick. But it also does it cruising down the highway. The other day it shut of at a red light. It always fires right back up and runs beautifully. I have done tons of work on the car since I bought it, but nothing has changed this behavior. Where should I look?
- harofreak00
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Re: Car shuts off randomly
Does it seem electronic, like you're shutting off the ignition? Or like its stalling out?
Any codes? First thing that comes to mind is a torque converter staying in lockup
Any codes? First thing that comes to mind is a torque converter staying in lockup
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1997 Corvette | 57k | Silver Metallic | Z06 wheels | Date-night Hauler/Parts runner
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analogkid455
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Re: Car shuts off randomly
Hmm, hadn't thought of the torque converter but don't think that is it, since it does it some times when I am cruising. I have an EVAP code that comes and goes. Hard to say what it seems like. I thought it was either electrical or fuel related, but I just don't know.
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Re: Car shuts off randomly
The ICM and MAF sensor are also suspect, especially if they've been replaced with poor quality no name parts.
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analogkid455
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Re: Car shuts off randomly
ICM? The MAF wiring was replaced by me because it wasn't working. It works fine now. The condition has not changed. No more MAF codes.

