Cranks but no start sometimes

2012 HONDA ODYSSEY
80,000 MILES • 3.5L • 6 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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DIAZO
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My van is cranking for a few seconds before it starts but it is happening so randomly the dealership cannot even troubleshoot the problem. A brand new battery from Honda was installed two weeks ago. It is just happening out of the blue with no warning or patterns.
Apr 2, 2017 at 6:19 AM
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STRAILER
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Hello,

This sounds like a crankshaft angle sensor is going out which is a common failure. Here is a guide that give you an idea on what you are in for when getting the problem fixed.

Here is a guide and a diagram to help you get the problem fixed.

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

Please let me know if you need anything else.

Best, Ken


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