2008 Chevrolet Cobalt Crankshaft sensor

2008 CHEVROLET COBALT
103,000 MILES
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AMANDANM23
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My cars check engine light came on a week ago a diagnostic said it was my camshaft and crankshaft sensor needed replaced, my car wouldn't start almost a week later I replaced both sensors and now my car still won't start I had a diagnostic check after the replacement and it shows the car is clear of problems
Jun 2, 2013 at 10:50 AM
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ASEMASTER6371
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what were the code numbers??? codes never identify bad parts, just failed systems

Roy
Jun 2, 2013 at 11:54 AM
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AMANDANM23
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I was never told a code the worker at o'reilly's just told me that the sensors were going bad
Jun 3, 2013 at 10:10 AM
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ASEMASTER6371
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parts store employ parts salesman not technicians. They want to sell you parts.

You need a real shop with a real tech to track this down. It could be wiring among many other things

Roy
Jun 3, 2013 at 10:50 AM
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