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Posted on Nov 23, 2008

Engine dyes the first time it dyed i was driving with the cruise set no sputtering just quit gauges and lights were still on just no engine. started right back up drove 4 miles went to turn into town it dyed again then at the next stop sign. has full tank wasnt hot the cruise didnt kick off

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I would suspect a fuel pump. But this needs to be verified. Intermittent problems can be some of the hardest to get a handle on. I think the best place to start would be getting a fuel pressure gauge on the system and driving the car until it fails. At the point when the engine begins to die check the gauge. I suspect the pressure at this time will be 0 psi. I believe fuel presssure should be around 35psi. If you don't feel comfortable doing this yourself, take to a reputable shop. Should be an easy one to find. Good Luck.

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