Q: Engine stalling out randomly but then starts back up fine after a few minutes

asked by on August 23, 2017

It will be running normally and then just freeze up. All the warning lights come on and brakes lock up. Turning it off for a few then starting it back up it will drive fine.

My car has 135000 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.

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