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Anonymous Posted on May 11, 2011

1991 Pontaic Trans Sport , 3.1 engine - Won't Start when hot. Description of problem: When first starting when cold,starts fine,runs fine but after driving for a few miles or hundred miles after heating up when van is shut off will not start,cranks over and over.After waiting about 15 to 30 minutes van starts up as there was nothing wrong. PLEASE HELP !

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Replace crank sensor. Just above oil pan between engine and transmission.

  • ynotbothfree May 24, 2011

    1991 pontiac transport 3.1 engine-wont start when gets hot.discription of problem;starts when it cold,but after 5 to 10 minutes it will shut off ..i crank over and over.after waiting couple hour start again but not very long period?PLEASE HELP

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