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Spit and sputter/2004 PT Cruiser

2004 Cruiser and just started spit and sputter after it warms up. Actually has stopped running and after wait about 30 min it will restart. At first thought it was "bad" gas, but now it actually quits running. Please help with ideas to check.

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Change cam and crankshaft sensors

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Don't overlook fuel pressure test when it happens if possible.

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Check for fire to the coil pack. These have a tendency to go bad on these cars. Could be a cam or crank sensor, these also go bad. If you haven't changed the plugs in 30K, this is due also, wires every 60K. May need to actually get it hooked to a machine to find out for sure.

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