95' Dodge Neon Stalls Out After Around 15mins Of Driving!

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WIKKENONE
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Please give me some input on to what might be the cause for this problem. My car stalls out after around 15mins or so of driving and will not start [i:d21b8c5785]unless[/i:d21b8c5785] I take the key out of the ignition and re-isert it again to crank ignition. After I start it up again, it'll stall out almost immediately while driving less than a quarter mile down the road. I have to repeat the procedure over and over again until I eventually make it back home. The mechanic at the dealer told me it was my computer so I went and got a new PCM and changed it out.... it didn't solve the problem. That was a $250 part!! Not only that, it was $240 in diagnosis labor charge!! Now, $490 later, I'm back to square one!! I really don't have the money for this trial and error baloney.... if thats all I got, then why should I pay someone to do what I can do already? I'm a good a guesser as any and cheaper too! If anyone can shoot me in the right direction or have experienced this type of problem, please give me some input. Thanks a bunch for any replies on this thread.
Jan 12, 2006 at 10:17 PM
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STEFFHIMES
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The problem ended up being the crank trigger. After the ECM was replaced the same symptoms happened, but the crank trigger solved it. The thing is that it was a new trigger only a 1.5 years old. 15 minutes and stalling, like clockwork. $230.00 at the dealership yeah!
Apr 16, 2021 at 6:28 AM
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SQM
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Appreciate you updating the fix for the issue.

The crank position sensor is located on the lower part of the engine. Next to the oil filter housing.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/symptoms-of-a-bad-crankshaft-sensor
https://www.2carpros.com/articles/crankshaft-angle-sensor-replacement

I have attached diagrams for anyone else might be looking to replace that part.

Please let me know of any questions.
Thank you.
Oct 19, 2021 at 6:34 AM
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