i was driving came to a stop at a traffic light and light turn green car shuts off what could it bee

 

Fuel Pump or fuel filter issues. Before that check your fuel relay switch or fuse.

Not necessarily the same situation for me; my 2002 Cooper S stalls when I start it. I hit the bottom of the fuel tanks a
couple times which jars the fuel pump, then it starts right up. So it's probably going out.

Now the question is, how much to get it fixed since I live in an apartment with no space and tools.

Looking for a good mechanic in the Portland, OR area.

 

 

I just did this job with a new fuel pump I bought of Ebay for $170. It took me about 40 minutes to do this job and car started with no hitch. Mini of Portland wanted to charge me $600 to do this 3 hours job! Go figure.

I also found out the fuel filter is lifetime and does not need changing according to the car specs. I know all filters need changing sometime, so after 15 years this car probably needs one.

 

Add this to my list of things to do.