Car will not stay cranked. Have to wait several minutes before it will restart. Drive a short distance, shuts off again in the midst of 5:00 traffic. HELP!!!
Its not your crank positioning sensor. all the CPS does is control your spark plugs up to around 500 rpms (while trying to start) once started the ECM takes over that function in conjuction with your cam position sensor
Testimonial: "Thanks Josh. So if its not the cps, then what do i need to do?"
SOURCE: Saturn SC 2 2001 - Just started having engine
The dealer is right a faulty crankshaft position sensor indeed causes the exact symptoms you have, replace that 1st.
SOURCE: Saturn stalling out
sounds like bad spark plug wires. i would recommend changing the plugs and wires - you can usually get the plugs and wires for about 40-60 bucks depending on what quality you get. the problem is that the heat expands the casing on the plug wires and can cause intermittent shorts so that could explain why there is no exact time between occurrences.
SOURCE: Car won't start. Need to locate Crank Sensor. Help!
the crank sensor in under the intake manifold on the back side of the engine. its a little tricky to get to- you almost have to be underneath the car, but it's a simple screw out- screw in procedure.
SOURCE: alternator/selenoid or electrical problem?
When your car is warm, everything is at its maximum expansion. Sounds like an overheating issue. But again I am not there to inspect and diagnose it. It could be several things. Winter driving keeps your engine way cooler than summer heat
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