My car will start and shut off after five seconds

Tiny
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  • 2004 INFINITI QX56
  • 5.6L
  • V8
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 117,389 MILES
My car will start for about twenty to thirty minutes when the car is cold, but when it is hot it will just start for about five seconds and shut off.
Saturday, February 24th, 2018 AT 7:01 AM

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Tiny
KEN L
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Hello,

This sounds like you have an engine coolant temperature sensor that has gone out but to be sure lets run the codes to see what comes up.

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

Please run down this guide and report back.

Cheers, Ken
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Monday, February 26th, 2018 AT 1:19 PM

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