When the engine gets hot it will stop running and not restart

Tiny
FASASI OLANREWAJU
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  • 1999 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
  • 2.0L
  • 4 CYL
  • 2WD
  • 2,257 MILES
Does start back when hot.
Saturday, May 8th, 2021 AT 10:26 AM

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Tiny
JACOBANDNICKOLAS
  • MECHANIC
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Hi,

What you are describing sounds like a bad crankshaft position sensor (aka, RPM sensor). When they start going bad, oftentimes they are adversely affected by heat causing the engine to stall. Once it cools off, the engine will restart.

Do me a favor. Take a look through this link and let me know if your vehicle mirrors what is discussed.

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

Let me know. Also, I attached a pic below showing the location of the sensor. Check to make sure there are no wiring issues.

Take care,

Joe

See pic below.
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Sunday, May 9th, 2021 AT 8:40 PM

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