Q: Vehicle fails dead at signal light or stop sign

asked by on July 14, 2016

I have put new plugs,wires, distributor and a idle control valve, I'm thinking about replacing the ignition coil any suggestions. Also there is no check engine light on the vehicle, runs great when not in gear.

My car has 148000 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.

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