Car stalls out at 147 degrees

AROSINSKY

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1998 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE
2.4L
4 CYL
2WD
AUTOMATIC
130,000 MILES

The car stalls out at 147 degrees and does not turn over until it is cool enough. I have had two garages looking at it and there are no codes that show up. They can not figure out what to do. I have over $800.00 invested into the electrical and engine tune up. Need help. I do not want to put anymore money in it if they cannot figure things out. I had the ECU changed to.

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HMAC300

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Check fuel pressure when this happens it may be the pump is going bad if you can check amp draw as well. that is a good indication with no codes of a pump bad. See link.
https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-fuel-system-pressure-and-regulator

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Thursday, May 11th, 2017 AT 9:39 AM

AROSINSKY

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It is not the fuel pump. Could it be the crank shaft sensor?

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Tuesday, May 16th, 2017 AT 6:10 AM

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Yes they can fail and not set a code although it starts if you get it out see if there is a lot of sludge on it if there is clean it off and see what happens. Or replace it.

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Tuesday, May 16th, 2017 AT 7:07 AM

AROSINSKY

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How about the engine coolant temperature sensor?

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Tuesday, May 16th, 2017 AT 7:14 AM

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I kind of doubt the cooant sensor but here is achart to check it. You'll need an ohm meter. Also one thing I forgot you can do a wiggle test on crank sensor and that is when it quits running wiggle harness by it and if it starts the harness may be bad and in need of replacement.

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