Car only starts and runs when cold

1991 MERCEDES BENZ 190E
150,000 MILES • 2.3L • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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SONALINA
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Car starts fine when cold, but runs rough when it warms up after two miles, stalls and will not start.
Feb 28, 2017 at 9:10 PM
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Hi SONALINA,

This sounds like a coolant temperature sensor is shorting out. Can you run the codes to see if any show up here is a guide to show you how

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


Please run this test and get back to us so we can continue helping you.

Best, Ken
Mar 3, 2017 at 5:27 PM
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