Q: Car cuts out when accelerating
My car cuts out when accelerating on the freeway, and occasionally dies at stop lights.
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The fuel pump may be the most likely cause of your problem. It could also be a faulty crankshaft sensor. I recommend you have a mechanic, like one from YourMechanic, thoroughly diagnose your stalling issue.
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