Engine will not start

10,100 MILES • 4.4L • V8 • RWD • AUTOMATIC
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GLENN1980
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No power at the fuel pump and no spark at the spark plug. crank but no start. fuel pump works. can hear it run.
Jan 16, 2015 at 4:58 AM
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CADIEMAN
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Hello,

This sounds like the crankshaft angle sensor is not working here is a guide that will walk you through the steps and the location for your car below.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/crankshaft-angle-sensor-replacement

and this guide can helps as well.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/car-cranks-but-wont-start

The sensor is in the side of the block near the oil pan. Check out the diagrams (Below). Please let us know what happens.

Cheers
Feb 19, 2021 at 5:47 AM
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GLENN1980
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Ok...fuel pump has no power
Feb 19, 2021 at 5:47 AM
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CATAFINA
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The fuel pump will have no power if the crankshaft sensor is bad.
Feb 19, 2021 at 5:47 AM
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GLENN1980
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If I run a wire to the fuel pump will it run?
Feb 19, 2021 at 5:47 AM
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CADIEMAN
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I don't think so are you getting a new sensor?
Feb 19, 2021 at 5:47 AM
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GLENN1980
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I have one on order should be here next week.
Feb 19, 2021 at 5:47 AM
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CADIEMAN
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Okay let us know.
Feb 19, 2021 at 5:47 AM
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GLENN1980
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Got the sensor today you hit it on the money the engine started right up and runs great! I love this site.
Feb 19, 2021 at 5:47 AM
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CADIEMAN
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Glad you could get it fixed, that kind of problem can be tough. Please use 2CarPros anytime we are here to help

Cheers
Feb 19, 2021 at 5:47 AM
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