6th Gen ('00-'05): Random engine shut off

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Aug 26, 2018 | 09:18 PM

David_D

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Random engine shut off

I have a 2000 with the 3.4 l . The engine just shuts off at random times . The only thing it shows is a battery light. No engine codes. I have replaced the battery and double checked connection. Still no resolution to the problem. My little girl drives this car and I'm afraid of what could happen. Please help .

Last edited by David_D; Aug 26, 2018 at 09:23 PM. Reason: Double posted by mistake.

Aug 27, 2018 | 04:44 AM

EvanLauer

Joined: Mar 2017

Posts: 67

So many things it could be in my experience. If you can, try to test fuel pressure at the fuel rail while you let it idle, and clean your MAF sensor.

Aug 27, 2018 | 02:19 PM

Jason B

Joined: May 2015

Posts: 95

From: Long Island, New York

When it dies do the electronics die too? Is it like the car key was just turned to ON and you hear a chime? Does it happen at idle, while in park, in drive, in 3rd gear, etc.?

Aug 27, 2018 | 02:25 PM

ChibiBlackSheep

Monte Of The Month -- August 2014

Joined: Sep 2008

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From: Southeast PA

When it shuts off, does it turn right back on?

Sep 5, 2018 | 08:06 PM

Christopher Petersen

Joined: Sep 2018

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Just recently happened to me too!

No joke; just last week my engine did the same exact thing. Steering wheel locked up at 60mph on the interstate. Talk about scary... I could’ve died!

Battery light did come on, no other lights on BUT my entire cluster gauge is erratic and soon to be repaired. I believe it is causing many other issues as my transmission tends to slip and has rough shifts. Also low gas mileage and power recently. I have the 2005 supercharged SS. After I pulled over and parked the car I turned it off and started it right back up. No problem...

Dealership mentioned replacing the Fuel Pressure Sensor and Valve Body plus a Transmission Flush. And the Cluster Gauge of course.. $3500 estimated and I don’t know what really needs to be done or is causing the shifting problems either. I don’t trust the Dealership in being completely 100% honest. Help is appreciated