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car randomly shuts off
my car shuts off randomly while driving and usually i just turn my key over and it starts right back up but recently i have had to drive while holding my key in start any idea what this could be
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Re: car randomly shuts off
i have had to drive while holding my key in start
If the engine shuts off when you let the key return to its normal run position, that sounds like it needs an ignition switch (the electrical portion).

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