Car only starts and runs when cold

Tiny
SONALINA
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  • 1991 MERCEDES BENZ 190E
  • 2.3L
  • 6 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 150,000 MILES
Car starts fine when cold, but runs rough when it warms up after two miles, stalls and will not start.
Tuesday, February 28th, 2017 AT 9:10 PM

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Tiny
KEN L
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Hi SONALINA,

This sounds like a coolant temperature sensor is shorting out. Can you run the codes to see if any show up here is a guide to show you how

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

Please run this test and get back to us so we can continue helping you.

Best, Ken
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