It means the car is overheating.
The fuel filter is probably clogged and restricting the fuel flow. If the engine blows black smoke before it cuts out, then the engine is flooding - look for a dirty air filter or a fouled spark plug.
Could be due to a flat battery.
1993 Chevy lumina: check all vacume lines for leaks and or splits around intake.AnswerIf you are not actually moving (just revving up the engine), it is normal for the engine stop at 4000 rpm. (governored)
vapor lock.
Because there's something wrong with the motor that starts and stops. Try taking a look at it yourself, or take it to a mechanic. They will be avle to figure out whats wrong and fix it.
The engine may be receiving too much fuel and be unable to combust. This may be why it cuts off once you press the gas.
if you hear a rattle during starting then its a dephaser pulley which will require removal of the cam belt (expensive)
It's usually the fuel pump... next time it cuts off bang on the gas tank with a hammer or mag light and see if it starts up. if so it's the fuel pump
Your fuel relay is faulty
Strimmer.
My sorento cuts out when setting off just after starting the engine. I then try to start it again and eventually it starts?
Check engine light, poor fuel economy, cuts out, mis fires, stumbles, hesitation, black smoke,