Q: The car cuts off when it stops in traffic
I've been having some engine problems lately. The car has a high mileage of around 250,000 miles and recently, it started shutting down. It usually happens when I stop the car at a stop light or in similar situations. At that moment, most of the electronics would work, such as lights and radio but the gas pedal and steering wheel would lock up. I had the valve replaced along with two sensors. The issue persists in spite of this. What is causing this? How can I fix it? Thank you.
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