2001 Cadillac DTS Car keeps cutting off while driving

2001 CADILLAC DEVILLE DTS
61,550 MILES • V8 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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SANDYLOU
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Car keeps cutting off while driving, however, will start right back up again. Now the Check engine light is on and had a diagnostics test done said Crank Shaft Sensor (upper and lower) are gone bad. Is this a common problem with this model Cadallic?
Feb 11, 2009 at 7:15 AM
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FACTORYJACK
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It is a common problem with your model year. You have relatively low miles for it's age. Sensors have seen a couple of updates and number changes along the way. Have them replaced, and the crankshaft variation relearned and you should be o.k.
Feb 11, 2009 at 10:26 PM
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