Hi, I have a 2002 Chevy Prizm (toyota corolla clone) automatic transmission with 106,000 miles. I have owned the car for 6 months, no troubles, has new spark plugs and a battery stamped 7/13. Yesterday on the way back from the park, the car stalled while at a light, it did not sputter it just switched off. Half tank of gas. Started right up. Happened 3 more times during my 5 mile drive home, on two occasions it switched off while I was pressing the gas pedal. I had to pull over twice and let the car site for 5+ minutes before it would start again. Car would crank but not fire up.
My first thought was loose battery cable, it was fine. I charged the battery overnight and I had autozone test my battery in the morning, they say it is in perfect working condition. Car will start fine now, I took it on a 5 mile drive with no issues however I am nervous about getting stranded again. As a reference point, it has been in the 40s temp wise in my area. Any suggestions? Thanks!
My first thought was loose battery cable, it was fine. I charged the battery overnight and I had autozone test my battery in the morning, they say it is in perfect working condition. Car will start fine now, I took it on a 5 mile drive with no issues however I am nervous about getting stranded again. As a reference point, it has been in the 40s temp wise in my area. Any suggestions? Thanks!
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