I have a 94 silverado that will just shut off while driving, I can let it sit for 20 minutes and it fires right back up but can only travel a short distance before it happens again

Asked by bkconn Mar 24, 2017 at 07:29 AM about the Chevrolet Silverado 1500

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fuel pump alternator and battery are all new

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Rowefast answered 7 years ago

Sounds like the ignition control module. When they are starting to go bad, the engine heat will affect them. You can take it out and have it tested at an auto parts store.

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bkconn answered 7 years ago

Thank you for your help

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Your welcome.

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