Q: Car stalls and stops while driving
My car was stalling during acceleration. The check engine light came on and when I got it read a p0101 came up which had something to do with my mass air flow sensor. When I got the sensor replaced it did the same thing and the car stopped while driving and at red lights and stop signs. But the engine still starts what my be the problem?
My car has 114000 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.
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