2004 Kia Optima Car Would Run Real Bad Had Test Done Replaced Crankshaft

2004 KIA OPTIMA
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the car would run real bad, had a test done and replaced the crankshaft sensor, can not turn crank by hand it locks up. it only makes a half a turn. is the crank broke
Oct 28, 2012 at 3:19 PM
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Maybe a bad timing chain/belt is causing the problem. Further testing would have to be done to confirm.
Oct 28, 2012 at 3:24 PM
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