Why does the engine shut off after driving for about an hour?

1998 PLYMOUTH NEON
100,000 MILES • 2.0L • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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MIKE TOPPER
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I drive it for about 1 hour and it stalls, let it sit for about 10 minutes and it will start up again. The engine compartment was very hot, but the gauge says it's okay.
Aug 11, 2022 at 10:39 PM
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Hi Mike,

Are there any codes in the system? We should run the codes to see what comes up. This guide can help but it sounds like auto shutdown (ASD) relay needs to be replaced.
here is the location under the hood in the images below so you can check it out.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/checking-a-service-engine-soon-or-check-engine-light-on-or-flashing

and

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/engine-stalls

Check out the diagrams (below). Please let us know what happens.
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Aug 12, 2022 at 8:36 AM