Engine shut off while driving

Tiny
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  • 2000 HONDA CRV
  • 340,000 MILES
When driving the road the engine loses power and engine will shut off. After thirty minutes will start again. After five km will shut off again. What could be wrong?
Wednesday, August 23rd, 2017 AT 8:51 AM

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Tiny
KEN L
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This sounds like you have a crankshaft angle sensor that is going out which will cause the engine to stall and then when it cools down it starts working again.

Here is a guide that will give you an idea on what you are in for when changing the sensor out:

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

Here is what it is like on your car (below):

You may need to lift the car when replacing it.
Here is how to do that safely:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/jack-up-and-lift-your-car-safely

Please let us know what happens.

Cheers, Ken
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Wednesday, March 17th, 2021 AT 12:09 PM

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