2002 GMC Suburban Engine stops no reason

2002 GMC SUBURBAN
65,000 MILES • V8 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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GAYLORD SAYRE JR
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Driving the vehicle and engine stops; won't restart.
Had the fuel pump checked - not the problem.
I have seen online it can be the Crank Shaft Sensor or possibly the "side impact sensor failing". Can you confirm these can be the possible problems? Can you send me a photo, diagram, or description where I can find these sensors please... I am stranded in Mexico.

Thank you,
Gaylord
Aug 12, 2010 at 8:13 PM
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RASMATAZ
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What liter engine??
Aug 12, 2010 at 9:06 PM
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GAYLORD SAYRE JR
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I don't have the vehicle here.. it's at the mechanic shop. I believe it is a 5.0, standard engine in the 2002 Suburban.
These are some comments posted on the internet.
"Yes I have had the same problem. I read that it might be the crankshaft position sensor which shrinks as it ages making it too short to contact engine. Engine shuts down to protect itself." and
" A sensor in the rear drivers door is bad it shuts off the fuel pump incase of a side impact. took many hours to find this out its been replaced never happend again ".

Where are these sensors located?
Thank you.
Aug 13, 2010 at 7:26 AM
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RASMATAZ
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The crank sensor is on lower right rear of engine block
Aug 13, 2010 at 5:40 PM