Crank no start

1998 GMC SIERRA
345,000 MILES • 5.7L • V8 • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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BRANDONELI
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Okay, I plugged a computer to the truck and it tells me the crank sensor. So I buy a new one . Put it on an I be darn, same thing. What else do I need to do? change the camshaft sensor too? Someone help me out. This just happen out the blue nothing else is wrong with the truck. Help
Nov 11, 2020 at 2:49 AM
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KASEKENNY
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Let's start with what the actual code is that you are getting. Unfortunately there is normally a few things that can cause these types of codes so let us know what the actual code is and we can figure out next steps.

Thanks

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/checking-a-service-engine-soon-or-check-engine-light-on-or-flashing

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/symptoms-of-a-bad-crankshaft-sensor
Nov 11, 2020 at 3:23 AM
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ASEMASTER6371
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Good afternoon,

What is the code number that was sent? Codes rarely identify bad parts just failed systems.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/checking-a-service-engine-soon-or-check-engine-light-on-or-flashing

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

When you crank the truck, does the tachometer move up a little showing RPM? That will tell me if the crank sensor is sending a signal to the ECM.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-a-crank-shaft-angle-sensor-works

Can you hear the fuel pump run?

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-fuel-system-pressure-and-regulator

I attached the wiring diagram of the system for you.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-wiring

Roy
Nov 11, 2020 at 3:30 AM
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BRANDONELI
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No RPM movement. The scanner has a screen. So it said crank sensor. Fuel pump comes on. But no start. Should I replace both cam sensor and crank sensor?
Nov 11, 2020 at 3:38 AM
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ASEMASTER6371
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Again, what is the code?

Can you check for voltage to the crank sensor?

Roy
Nov 11, 2020 at 3:45 AM
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