Will not start after removing and reinstalling camshaft position sensor

Tiny
DAN STOCKER
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  • 2007 DODGE NITRO
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I removed camshaft sensor then turned over motor while it was removed now when new one installed won't start. Did I throw off timing by turning motor over?
Sunday, February 28th, 2021 AT 3:21 PM

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Tiny
JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Hi,

You shouldn't have done anything to the timing. Can you tell me why it was removed? Have you retrieved any diagnostic trouble codes? Is there still spark and fuel getting to the engine?

Here is a link that covers the most common causes of a crank no start condition. Take a look through it and see if it helps in any way.

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

If it was running with the old one, see if reinstalling it allows the engine to run. You could have gotten a bad sensor.

Let me know what you find or if you have other questions.

Take care and God Bless,

Joe

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Sunday, February 28th, 2021 AT 5:19 PM
Tiny
DAN STOCKER
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Hard start cranks 3 to 5 seconds. Check engine light on first said crankshaft sensor then multi cylinder misfire main 2 bank. Changed plugs, coil packs, still hard start check engine light still on will not erase. Motor seems to run great. Next scan says o2 sensor changed, check engine light still on still hard start. Next scan says fuel injector and coil packs, spark plugs 02 sensor, again my fuel pump comes on I can hear it even sitting for days. Go out push valve on fuel rail gas comes out haven't tested for pressure yet. Have seen on net it could be camshaft sensor, temperature sensor or mass flow sensor. So I got those on the way here. Also bought injectors it also has new throttle body. Any suggestions. Thanks for your help.
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Sunday, February 28th, 2021 AT 5:59 PM
Tiny
DAN STOCKER
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Also bought an ECM from Flagship one put it on plug play it would barely run.
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Sunday, February 28th, 2021 AT 6:06 PM
Tiny
NICKOLAOSF
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HI DAN STOCKER,

We can help you with this information.
first i would like for you to put back engine control module, crank sensor and start all over.
this time you must scan and retrieve codes.
Let us know what happens and please upload pictures or videos of the problem.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/retrieve-trouble-codes-for-chrysler-dodge-plymouth-odb1-1995-and-earlier-car-mini-van-and-light-trucks
https://www.2carpros.com/articles/check-engine-light-top-ten-reasons

I am glad to help you, If there is anything else we can help you with please contact us again. Thank you for choosing 2CarPros.

Cheers, Nick
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Sunday, February 28th, 2021 AT 7:00 PM
Tiny
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Yeah, already did. I have scanned about twenty times always something different. It was po300 as primary fix done crank sensorpo335 done got it but can't erases codes. Crazy po300 random misfire already replaced fuel pump. Maybe it runs great but light is annoying after do repairs.
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Sunday, February 28th, 2021 AT 9:15 PM
Tiny
DAN STOCKER
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Cheap parts maybe it? Has got new coil packs, new plugs, but ECM says no codes stay light stays on.
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Sunday, February 28th, 2021 AT 9:18 PM
Tiny
NICKOLAOSF
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I have send some. Check out the diagrams (below).
It sounds like you have a issue with your PCM (power control module).
Please run down these guide and report back.
Cheers, Nick
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Sunday, February 28th, 2021 AT 9:32 PM
Tiny
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Sorry I added them.
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Sunday, February 28th, 2021 AT 9:33 PM
Tiny
DAN STOCKER
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Thanks for diagram. Got any more for 2007 Nitro 3.7?
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Sunday, February 28th, 2021 AT 10:50 PM
Tiny
NICKOLAOSF
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What are you looking for is it the same issue?
“Please start a new question” for the different or new issue and include the link. https://www.2carpros.com/questions/new
Cheers, Nick
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Monday, March 1st, 2021 AT 8:52 AM

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