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Car runs fine then when it warms up or idles to long it dies sounds like its gasping for air then wont start for about 30 min then runs fine again

  • Anonymous Mar 22, 2014

    Car died while at an idle. Turns over but won't start again

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The most common problem that this symptom has is the ignition module Or single coil. Engine size??

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