Q: It starts when cold, once it warms up or hot outside it won't start
I've replaced radiator, water pump & thermostat, still dies once warms up or if hot outside it won't start. Not sure where to start! Cat is hot but not so hot you can't touch. Pretty sure electrical.
My car has 235000 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.
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