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10-15-2005, 10:37 PM

gassian

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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???
thanks in advance

10-15-2005, 11:43 PM

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Pull out the codes sounds like Crankshaft POS sensor

10-16-2005, 07:12 AM

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Cold operation problems usually point to the engine coolant temp sensor.

10-17-2005, 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??
thanks in advance

10-17-2005, 10:33 PM

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..but why is it dies when i put it in Drive or Reverse???

More load on engine ...

10-17-2005, 10:52 PM

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okay any ideas where can i get it from?? besides dealer

10-18-2005, 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.

10-18-2005, 06:53 AM

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27$ shipped.

10-20-2005, 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.....