Have the viscous fan hub checked for correct operation If you are running a electronic controlled vehicle it may be the cpu is shutting down the engine to prevent damage. Check water level and check condition of fins on the radiator If you are experiencing the problem when stopped at lights check the hub first as they are prone to failure.
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does the temperature gauge show engine is very hot? could be a stuck thermostat, did you check for engine codes? this can be checked for free at most chain auto stores and give you insights into the problem.
Almost certainly a faulty cam sensor. This sensor suffers over time with the repetitive effect of getting hot and then cold along with the engine. The cam sensor determines when cylinder 1 is at compression TDC and this timing dictates the fuel injection cycle on the engine. If the cam sensor fails to report signals then the ECU fails to inject fuel appropriately and the engine stalls. Many times as the cam sensor gets hot it expands and any discontinuity becomes apparent. As soon as it cools down the cam becomes functional again.
My 2003 nissan sentra would get hot and stall out even in middle of highway doing 70 mph. The guages would go up and down. Would not start up all the time after stalling. had to cool down first. Nissan said it was head gasket, and wanted to charge 1000.00 for the job. I took to local dealer who charged me 550.00. Works fine ever since. Nissan dealer said they do like 3 head gaskets a week on the sentras. They have crappy ones in original parts. They have not recalled though.
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