Engine stops running or transmission stops pulling ?
SOURCE: 2000 pontiac sunfire
I had the same problem. Goodwrench looked at my car for 2 hours could not figure it out. Then they unpluged the body control module and plugged it back in and presto, problem solved.
SOURCE: 92 nissan sentra Stalls while idling
I had this kind of problem on my car a couple of times. It can either be the idle control valve or overheating. you can clean the idle control valve or replace it. the one for my car was like $140 at the dealership.
SOURCE: 88 pontiac 6000 shudders and stalls after approx. 30 min. driving
What was replaced in the tune up? Usually the coil paks cause these types of issues. Also fuel filter or fuel pump will allow enough fuel to start and sputter like you describe.
SOURCE: Car stalls
Hey jkcalli!
Have you checked for any error codes?
Since your car is an 850 you should check your fuel pump relay, which is infamous for causing intermittent starting problems. Open the hood and remove the fuse box cover (4 torx screws), revealing the relays. If one of them is a green one marked 103 you should replace it with the newer, improved red relay. A used relay is cheap and should do just fine.
Also, you should be able to hear the fuel pump working when turning the ignition to on. After doing this a couple of times the pressure becomes high enough for the pump not to engage. If so wait for the pressure to drop before listening for it again.
Here's a topic with some info on the relay and how to check the voltage at the pump:http://www.volvo-forums.com/index.php?showtopic=15505&st=80&p=80586&#entry80586
If fuel delivery is not the problem you should check for spark.
If you do not have spark the problem is likely coil, camshaft position sensor or crankshaft position sensor.
Good luck!
SOURCE: I turn the key to start and nothing.
have ur battery checked first if battery charge is fine then have a car electrical system malfunction....
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