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What causes a 2002 Gran Am to stall while driving on the Xway The car died while driving, had to pull over to the side. waited 10 mins started back upand got to a parking lot. turned it ff until dad got there. had trouble starting it at first. then got it going. was able to drive it home. any answers don't want this to happen again
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It sounds like the catalytic converter could possibly be almost completely plugged up not allowing the exhaust to leave the engine like it should. It just builds up in the cylinder head and when it gets too much in it built up and there's no where to go, it'll stall the engine. By letting it sit for a few minutes, it gives the exhaust time to find a way out and the car will restart.
more than likely the crank sensor is the fix. once the engine cools down the sensor also cools .
if you could take it out right away and shoot freon on it and put it back in it would start wright up.
Ignition Control Module is bad. When the dielectric grease used to mount them gets hard,they overheat and cause you to shut down. Really easy to install(about 10 mins.). I had this happen on two Fords. If you let the engine sit and cool down,they will fire up and run till that part gets hot,then itll die on ya. Auto zone sells this part for around 35 bucks.
Replace, or have the fuel filter replaced. Replace the air filter as well. If it still does it, have the fusable link(s) checked, as if the connection(s) is not secure, it will cause the vehicle to start sometimes, or die while driving. Also have a diagnostics done at your local mechanic, or a local automotive store (usually a free service; stores may vary)
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