Shuts off while driving, then only cranks

2002 SATURN VUE
200,000 MILES • 4.0L • 6 CYL • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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STEPHANIE FISK
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Shuts off while driving then cranks but will not start until hour or so later.
May 29, 2018 at 2:12 PM
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Hello,

This sounds like a classic crankshaft position sensor that is going out. When this sensor goes out is does not trigger a check engine light but we should run the codes first to see what comes up.

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

and

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/crankshaft-angle-sensor-replacement

Here is the location of the sensor for your car. Check out the diagrams (below). Please run some tests and get back to us.

Cheers, Ken
May 31, 2018 at 10:46 AM