I have an 04, DII with 55K miles.

I was driving along today and came to a red light and the engine died. It started again after about 30-45 seconds. This then again happened about 5 hours later. I have about 3/4 of a tank of gas. Could it be bad gas? Any ideas are greatly welcomed. let me know if any other information is needed.

Thanks.

 

How long had you been driving before it died?

 

about 20 minutes each time.

 

There is always a reason for this, in your case, there is a real good possibility your crank sensor if failing.
Do you have a mechanic that can check and verify this?

 

I just moved to a new city so I do not have a regular mechanic yet. Is there a way to tell if it is bad or should I just replace it?

Thanks again.

 

You can buy a new crank sesnor at AutoZone for about $75, that is also what I was going to suggest, a failing crank sesnor.
When it gets hot it fails, cools off it works, it will get worse if that is what it is.
Eventually it just wont run at all.

 

Thanks. Do you happen to know the part number. Most of the time it seems like the people working the counter don't have a clue.

I guess my next question would be; where is it located and how hard is it to replace?

Thanks again.

 

The part number will vary from supplier to supplier.
www.atlanticbritish.com if you want to buy online.
It is located on the drivers side of the engine at the bell housing about half way down.
Could take a hour, could take three, depends on your skill and how stubborn it wants to be.

 

Thanks guys. It figures. No one in town has one in stock. How long before it craps out completely? I will have to order one and it will not be here until Tuesday.

 

You have time, how long depends on how much you drive, outside temp, blah blah blah, just way to many varibles.
Dont worry about it, order the new one using FedEx Home Delivery and you will have it soon enough.
No need to 2nd day air or overnight it.