Engine cranks, but does not start?

1996 MAZDA 626
180,000 MILES • 2.0L • 4 CYL • 2WD • MANUAL
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HONDAGUY26
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I got the car off a trade. It was running for a few days. The last owner said that I had to change out the crankshaft position sensor Before I changed it, I filled the car up with gas and once I parked it, it did not turn back on, so I changed the crankshaft position sensor didn’t clear the code yet and it wasn’t starting so I check to see if it’s getting in spark And it is. So I listen to see if the fuel pump turns on did not hear a hum wired it direct and still didn’t hear a hum so I’m thinking it could be that but need opinions on what else it could be because I put starting fluid to see if it would start and it didn’t start. So could it be the crankshaft position sensor that I haven’t cleared the code yet stopping it from starting or could it just be the fuel pump went thoughts and opinions please help.
Jan 18, 2025 at 2:29 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Hi,

If there is spark at the plugs, the crankshaft position sensor is working. If there is no change using starting fluid, we have a different issue.

Is it possible for you to record it cranking and upload it for me to hear? You may have a timing issue if the belt jumped or broke. I should be able to tell by listening to it crank.

Let me know.

Joe
Jan 18, 2025 at 7:28 PM