Car Won't Start After Driving

Tiny
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  • 1998 HONDA CIVIC
  • 4 CYL
  • FWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 230,000 MILES
1998 Honda Civic DX. I start car in the morning, drive to work no problems. If I shut the car off, it won't start again, it will trun over but not start. I have to wait about 3 hours and it starts as if nothing was wrong. This happens all the time. If I drive somewhere (anytime of the day ornight) and I shut off the car, it won't start again until until 3-4 hours later.
Thursday, June 16th, 2011 AT 5:32 PM

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Tiny
KEN L
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Hello,

IT sounds like you have a engine coolant temperature sensor that is going out. These sensors may or may not trigger a check engine light. This is a guide top show you what you are in for when doing the job.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/coolant-temperature-sensor-cts-replacement

Check out the location of the sensor below

Check out the diagrams (Below)

Let us know what happens and please upload pictures or videos of the problem.

Cheers, Ken
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Saturday, January 2nd, 2021 AT 11:11 AM
Tiny
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That did it! You guys are the best. I love this site saves me cash every time I am here.
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Saturday, January 2nd, 2021 AT 11:11 AM

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