Engine shuts down after driving twenty minutes

2006 NISSAN MURANO
215,000 MILES • 3.5L • 6 CYL • 4WD • MANUAL
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JOYCE1754
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Starting engine shift to drive 1,200 rpm's it seem like it will not get in gear, then car goes faster it runs for about 20 minutes then slows down or turns off. Have to sit about 30 minutes for it to start again.
What could be the problem?
May 27, 2020 at 4:44 AM
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KASEKENNY
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This sounds like a crank sensor issue. We need to do a couple things. First check for codes to see if there is anything else there that would point us in a different direction.

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

If not, when it stalls, we need to check for spark by pulling a plug and holding it against the block and crank the engine to see if there is a spark when it is cranking. If not then I would go with the crank sensor and see what happens.

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