Thread: help diagnose engine dying

Same thing was happening with my GTP. It broke down a few times while in traffic and stop lights etc., so I replaced the crankshaft position sensor and the problem went away.

Originally Posted by Scottydoggs

sounds like a bad crank sensor.

ever notice if the tach dropped to zero before it stalled out?

Thanks, this is a good clue. Didn't think about the fact the PCM get's the tach signal from the crank magnetic pickup. Will check this tonight, as well as see if I can borrow a fuel pressure gauge.