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Based on your description, it sounds like a bad crankshaft position sensor. Take a look through these links:
https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-a-crank-shaft-angle-sensor-works
https://www.2carpros.com/articles/symptoms-of-a-bad-crankshaft-sensor
What you need to do is when it won't start, check to see if there is spark to the plugs. If there isn't, the aforementioned sensor is my first suspect. When they go bad, they become very sensitive to heat.
So, here is a link that shows how to check for ignition spark:
https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-test-an-ignition-system
Here are a few links that will help you when testing for spark.
https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-use-a-test-light-circuit-tester
https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-use-a-voltmeter
https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-wiring
If you find the sensor is bad, here is a link that shows in general how one is replaced:
https://www.2carpros.com/articles/crankshaft-angle-sensor-replacement
Here are the directions specific to your vehicle for replacement. The attached picture correlates with these directions.
CRANKSHAFT POSITION (CKP) SENSOR
See Picture 1
Removal and Installation
1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist.
2. Disconnect the battery ground cable.
3. Disconnect the crankshaft position (CKP) sensor electrical connector.
4. Remove the bolt and the CKP sensor.
- To install, tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
5. NOTE: Be sure the sensor wiring is routed away from the battery cable.
To install, reverse the removal procedure.
Let me know if this helps or if you have other questions.
Take care,
Joe
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