Engine shuts off while driving

1999 MITSUBISHI PAJERO
136,000 MILES • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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My Pajero Io engine fails when in motion and then starts again as soon as I try. We have tried everything, from fuel pump change to plugs change to computer change you name it. I have spent over 1600 USD on my old car and still when I am in traffic after a while the car will stall. Help!
Jun 3, 2022 at 1:18 AM
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I have seen the ignition switch cause this issue on these cars. What happens is the contacts inside the switch exhaust up and disconnect. Once cool they start working again, if you take the cover off you may be able to feel some heat on the switch telling you it is bad. Here is how you can change it out. Check out the diagrams (below). Please let us know what happens.
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Jun 3, 2022 at 5:35 PM