Car will not start

Tiny
SYLVER
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  • 2003 CHEVROLET CAVALIER
  • 2.2L
  • 4 CYL
  • FWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 171,000 MILES
My car will not start. It stalled out while driving, it had to be towed. I had to replace the battery with a new one because it was stolen while it was on the side of the road. The starter is engaging and the engine is spinning. I did a fuel pressure test and it came out to 50 psi. I believe it is the ignition system. Can you help me out determine what could be the problem?
Wednesday, June 21st, 2017 AT 1:29 PM

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Tiny
KEN L
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Hello,

It sounds like the crankshaft angle sensor has gone out. Here is a guide that will show you what you are in for when replacing the sensor and a diagram (below) on how to fix it on your car.

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

(Diagrams Below)

Please let us know what happens.

Cheers, Ken
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Saturday, June 24th, 2017 AT 10:48 AM
Tiny
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I changed the sensor and it still won't start
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Friday, June 30th, 2017 AT 4:39 PM
Tiny
KEN L
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When the engine is not starting do you not have fuel pressure or spark?

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-test-an-ignition-system

Please let us know what you find.

Cheers, Ken
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Sunday, July 2nd, 2017 AT 6:35 PM

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