Check engine light came on going down freeway and car shut off

Asked by GuruTWGG9 Jun 19, 2018 at 09:41 AM about the 2003 Chrysler PT Cruiser Wagon FWD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

My car would die when I come to a stop but start
right up again. This morning going down freeway
my check engine light came on and my car died
and won’t start up

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Should get that code looked at. Sounds almost like your camshaft or crankshaft sensors though. Not completely gone, but having trouble with keeping the timing for sure

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