Cranks no start

178,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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JEFF TRACY
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Pulled in driveway left car running came back out and car had shut off. now it cranks but will not start.
Jan 11, 2018 at 3:45 AM
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CARADIODOC
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How long has it been sitting since it was last running? Have you checked for spark?

The camshaft position sensor and the crankshaft position sensor commonly fail on any engine by becoming heat-sensitive, then they work again after cooling down for about an hour. While driving, natural air flow keeps them cool. Standing still allows engine heat to migrate up to the sensors, causing them to fail. This more commonly happens when a hot engine is stopped for a short period of time, as in when buying gas.
Jan 11, 2018 at 9:58 AM
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JEFF TRACY
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It has set for two months. It will crank but not start.
Jan 13, 2018 at 4:41 AM
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CARADIODOC
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Have you checked for spark?
Jan 13, 2018 at 5:40 AM
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