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dano1965000, V6, Saint Louis, MO, February 17, 2011, 08:05
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start motor and runs, then dies hard to start. driving and all the sudden cuts out , it has backfired or it just dies,i have replaced cap,rotor,plugs,o2 censor,ignition coil,new battery,could it be the TPS the throttle position sensor

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    Johnny Mopar February 17, 2011, 14:00
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    It is more likely than not, The Crankshaft position sensor.located on the passenger side of the engine where the transmission mounts to the engine. Another less likely component is the Camshaft position sensor or
    (Distributor Pickup plate) located underneath the rotor.

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    dano1965000, February 17, 2011, 21:53
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    thank you very much

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