Car shuts off

Asked by GuruHM187 Aug 09, 2019 at 01:39 PM about the 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer ES

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

Why I'm at a red light or stop sign my car shuts off? When I try to crank it again it does start back up. What could be the problem

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beatupchevy answered 4 years ago

look for loose/broken vacuum lines/hoses , Try an ignition upgrade , injector cleaner .

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