Why does my 3.8 shut down? Engine just stops. No codes given or check engine light is not on.

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Asked by bwills20 Jul 17, 2007 at 03:26 PM about the 1996 Chevrolet Camaro

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

Car runs very well until suddenly it shuts down. In town or even driving on the interstate.It starts right up after about 10 seconds...sometimes. No codes are given. What could this be? Thanx

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You have a relay also for the fuel pump and your injectors that could be going as well...

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Thanks every one. I know what a fuel pump does when it goes out. I figured out the problem. It was the crank shaft sensor and spark plug wires were arcing off tha valve cover. This "WILL" cause the car to shut off. Thanks for the response.

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Three times in the last month i would start my car in the a.m to warm it up be for i go to work an ill go to leave an my car has shut off ..... an last week it did the same thing an on my way to work it acted like it want to die but didnt......i dont know why its doing this......most time runs like a top!

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i have the same car. running fine...then i sit on the seat and the interior lights go out and car shuts off...step out restart runs fine as long as im not on driver OR passenger seat

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