Q: My 2005 Toyota Corolla started shaking and then died what could the problem be
My car started shaking while driving and then when I pulled over it died what could the problem be
My car has 164046 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.
You may have lost ignition or fuel pressure? Have computer scanned for cam or crank sensor failure and have fuel pressure tested to see if fuel pump is bad?
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