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Old Oct 15, 2005 | 10:37 PM
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dies when cold

OK so one day i decided to check my ghost codes and as i expected found knock sensor code..so resetted the ecu and ordered it online...
the weird thing the next day in the morning turned the car on and it turned normal and after i put it in Reverse it started boggin down and died...same thing wehen i put it on Drive...
today it did same thing alot...but when i warmed it up it doesn't do it...
any ideas???
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Old Oct 15, 2005 | 11:43 PM
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Pull out the codes sounds like Crankshaft POS sensor
Old Oct 16, 2005 | 07:12 AM
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Cold operation problems usually point to the engine coolant temp sensor.
Old Oct 17, 2005 | 10:20 PM
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well lets say it is the coolant temp sensor..but why is it dies when i put it in Drive or Reverse???
i don't get it...
it did the same thing today too..it started stutterin and the rpm went down and died...
this pisses me off...any more ideas??
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Old Oct 17, 2005 | 10:33 PM
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..but why is it dies when i put it in Drive or Reverse???
More load on engine ...
Old Oct 17, 2005 | 10:52 PM
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okay any ideas where can i get it from?? besides dealer
Old Oct 18, 2005 | 05:14 AM
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Call some local auto parts stores in your area. The part can't be more then 30 bucks.
Old Oct 18, 2005 | 06:53 AM
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27$ shipped.
Old Oct 20, 2005 | 10:35 AM
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i just wanna double check the location of the coolant temp sensor..
its the one on the right side of the engine (facing the car) and on the tube coming off the radiator right??
if anyone has a pic of the location would be great..thanks
the car is acting alot these days.....
Old Oct 20, 2005 | 11:22 AM
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Buy a heynes/ check the stickys .
Old Oct 20, 2005 | 04:33 PM
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If you have the stock airbox, you'll have to remove some parts (see attached photo). Once that's out of the way, it's impossible to miss.

Old Oct 20, 2005 | 09:24 PM
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nice...thanks alot rocco .
i'll order it tonight and will do it with the knock sensor...same time
thanks
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