2000 3.8L....... Car Dies

[hybridx]

Re: 2000 3.8L....... Car Dies

i am having the same problems. I have been told it is the crankshaft sensor. i pulled the plug on it and it acted just like it does when it acts up. put the plug back on and it started right up. didnt replace it because i didnt have the right tools right now. but just for FYI it will normally die at like 4 miles or so or not too long into my trip, like after it gets warm for some reason. it has been doing this here and there for well over a year and this is the only solution i can come up with after reading this forum and taking my car to a few different mechanics.

[Andy H]

Re: 2000 3.8L....... Car Dies

Are you throwing a code?
Could be the infamous crankshaft position sensor that will cause your car to shut off while driving and will give you problems starting later as it gets worse.

I had that problem with my 2000 camaro. I would just be driving down the road and it would die and somtimes it would be hard to start back. I replaced the sensor myself and everything is fine now.

[Mr. Manka 93]

Re: 2000 3.8L....... Car Dies

i am having the same problems. I have been told it is the crankshaft sensor. i pulled the plug on it and it acted just like it does when it acts up. put the plug back on and it started right up. didnt replace it because i didnt have the right tools right now. but just for FYI it will normally die at like 4 miles or so or not too long into my trip, like after it gets warm for some reason. it has been doing this here and there for well over a year and this is the only solution i can come up with after reading this forum and taking my car to a few different mechanics.

Holy threard revival Batman!