Sometimes going down the road smoothly the truck just dies as if the ignition was turned off except that the idiot lights are on. What might cause this ?

Asked by driftter Jul 13, 2013 at 07:32 PM about the 1991 Mitsubishi Mighty Max 2 Dr STD Standard Cab SB

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

The engine doesn't act like it's lacking fuel,. It just shuts off as smoothly as turning off the ignition. Sometimes there may be a few months between when it happens. Other than
that, it's a great little truck. I'd like suggestions as to what might cause this.
Thanx

migration_judge_roy answered 11 years ago

your igniton switch is bad.

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