Engine stopped running

Tiny
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  • 1993 MERCEDES BENZ 300CE
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 160,000 MILES
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.
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Saturday, May 12th, 2018 AT 2:20 PM

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Tiny
KEN L
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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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