Car shuts off while driving ??, Problem solved.... Options

[Remy]

Hi, I dunno what could cause a car to just shut itself off while driving ?? Happened to me twice now so I know thiers something wrong the first time it happend thank god their was no car around the second time will lets just say the person behind me was paying attention or else I would be making a "totaled celica" thread.

When it turns off it feels like someone switched the key to off/on and you see all the brake,oil light, and check engine lights. The second time it made a popping noise before it shut-off the first time it felt like the car just stalled while going 40mph.

I'm not sure whats causing this but I know I just replaced the distributor with a new one checked my plugs and wire haven't had time to check anything else but was hoping someone had this problem before and can help me diagnose this fast. Thanks.

I was thinking ignition switch but want to hear what you guys have to say too.

The codes it threw were 1-2 and 1-3 so I think I have a bad ECU....

This post has been edited by Remy: May 15, 2009 - 5:18 PM

[Remy]

The proper way is to use a timing light but not necessary, its held on by 2 bolts one on the side and one on the bottom just mark where they're held at and take it out and swap it with the new one make sure the bolts go back in the same place (unless your using a timing light) same with the new dizzy it'll go in one way only line up the slotted end with the slotted opening inside the cylinder head since you have a 94-95 5sfe you can retard or advance the timing if you adjust it wrong so pretty much make sure it goes back in the same way.