Will not start when hot?

Tiny
SAMGREW
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  • 2008 NISSAN ALTIMA
  • 2.5L
  • 4 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 185,000 MILES
Car cranks fine when cold. If it runs for a little while it will either won't start or will start with random misfire code.
Thursday, March 28th, 2024 AT 2:45 PM

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Tiny
JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Hi,

Based on the description, it sounds like a possible issue with the crankshaft position sensor. When they begin to fail, they are adversely affected by heat. Once they cool, they work again.

Do me a favor. Take a look through this link and let me know if it seems to mirror what you are experiencing:

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

Also, when it refuses to start, check to see if there is an ignition spark to the spark plugs.

Here is a link that explains how that is done:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-for-ignition-spark

Let me know what you find or if you have other questions.

Take care,

joe
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Thursday, March 28th, 2024 AT 8:30 PM
Tiny
KEN L
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I have seen engine coolant sensors heat soak and short out to cause this issue, to be sure let's disconnect the sensor when it won't start to see if anything changes. Here is the location. Check out the images (below). Please let us know what happens.
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Friday, March 29th, 2024 AT 9:15 AM

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