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kandahopkins
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Apr 29, 2010, 6:24 PM

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1998
Pontiac
Grand Prix GT
V6
95,028.3 miles

Here is what has been happening: The engine on our Grand Prix will shut off while I'm driving. It doesn't even have to be after a long drive. Typically, I would pull over, turn the ignition back, wait a few seconds, turn it back on and make my way back home/school/wherever. Today it happened on my way home (30 minute commute through the city) and I didn't have anywhere to pull off, so I put it in neutral and turned the key to turn it back on, all while rolling down the road. Suggestions? Ideas what the problem could be?

thanks,
KandA

PS- A few years ago (not long after we acquired this car) we had the radiator switched from DexCool over to standard coolant. Could this be part of or causing the problem? Coolant temperature sensor?


nickwarner
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Apr 30, 2010, 10:06 AM

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what codes are present?


kandahopkins
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Apr 30, 2010, 4:58 PM

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We don't have a device to know something like that.


nickwarner
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Apr 30, 2010, 5:14 PM

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a lot of parts stores will scan it for you for free.






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