1998 Chevy Astro hard time starting

1998 CHEVROLET ASTRO
115,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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BRSM549
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we have put a rotor and distrubutor cap, battery, spark plugs, wires, crank shaft sensor, electronic modular.
the engine has a hard time starting it seems to want to backfire. it acts like you need to advance the distrubutor but it is non adjustable. at times it will rarely turn over 3 times and start normally when it does start it runs as if new. it had a code of P1345
May 4, 2010 at 1:51 PM
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When the camshaft sensor reference pulse is not detected at a correct relative position with the crankshaft pulse, the code P1345 will be set. Most likely causes for this Chevy check engine light code include a faulty crankshaft wiring connector concern, faulty camshaft or wiring problem. The distributor is located in a fixed, non-adjustable position. Ignition timing is preset and cannot be adjusted. The Powertrain Control Module (PCM) controls ignition timing
May 5, 2010 at 1:57 AM
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