Car shuts off while driving

1997 CHEVROLET LUMINA
380,000 MILES
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CARL CANDELARIA
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It will start fine but after the motor gets hot it shuts off. i have to sit there for ten minutes sometimes longer it starts goes. Then one or two blocks and it shuts off again.
Apr 7, 2019 at 8:43 PM
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Hello,

This could be a problem with your Crankshaft Position Sensor (CKP) are going out. Sensors that are needed for your engine to operate correctly, like the CKP have a nasty habit of working when cold, but fail when they warm up when they are just starting to fail, but are not quite completely failed 100% yet.
I have included a few links for you to go to down below:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-a-crank-shaft-angle-sensor-works
https://www.2carpros.com/articles/symptoms-of-a-bad-crankshaft-sensor
https://www.2carpros.com/articles/crankshaft-angle-sensor-replacement

Please go through these guides and get back to us with what you are able to find out please.

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Alex
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Apr 7, 2019 at 9:03 PM
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CARL CANDELARIA
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Thank you. this does sound like it could be it. i will try it as soon as i can and I will get back to you.
Apr 8, 2019 at 9:49 AM
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SCGRANTURISMO
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Hello again,

I forgot to put these diagrams in my reply last time. I am sorry about that. They are in the diagrams down below. Also there are two different types of CKP's fro your vehicle, so not knowing which your vehicle has, I included them both for you. As always, if you have any other automotive type questions, please do not hesitate to ask us. That is what we are here for.

Thanks,
Alex
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Apr 11, 2019 at 12:07 PM