Engine stopped running

1993 MERCEDES BENZ 300CE
160,000 MILES • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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BOONEBEN
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I was driving a car stopped accelerating. I pulled over and engine stop running. After a minute, I restarted car but when I put in gear, it shut off. I waited another few minutes and started the car. I put in gear and car ran but is running rough. It seems to want to backfire.
May 12, 2018 at 2:20 PM
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STRAILER
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Hello,

This sounds like a classic crankshaft angle sensor that is going out. Here is a guide to show you what you are in for when doing the job:

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

Here is where the crankshaft sensor is on your car. Check out the diagrams (below). Please let us know what happens.

Cheers, Ken
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