No start, cranks over just fine though

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

Go to above link for information on how to go about diagnosing the problem. A broken belt can cause damages to the crank sensor or its wiring.

Hello LAURETTA ANDERSON,

If you decide you would like to conduct the scan yourself here is a link to an article from this site that features written step by step instructions and pictures explaining how to do the scan yourself. Also, I have included a link to our YouTube channel with a how to video on code scanning.

This is applicable even if your check engine light is not on.

Most scanners are inexpensive to purchase, you can purchase one online from sites like Amazon.com

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

https://youtu.be/YV3TRZwer8k

Once you have the codes please get back to us with the code number(s) so that we can further assist you. We are always happy to help.

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Hello -

We need to make sure you and I are on the same page so I am gonna need a little more info if that's okay.

First is your Camry a CE, LE, Solara SE or XLE?

Next, a basic tune up... Did that include new plugs, plug wires, air filter?

Battery voltage good - did you have a draw test done on it?

Please do me a favor, please go to Auto Zone or O'Reilly's and for FREE they can pull the codes to the car. I know you did this but have them check once more. Most important: Once they check your codes, if they find something and you don't get it fixed and need to get back with us, please make sure you tell us exactly what the code was, number and all. Example, if the code was E0568 O2 Sensor bad. Then make sure you give us all of that. Very big, while there for FREE also they can bring their tester out and check your battery, alternator and starter.

We need to figure out if it is electrical or fuel related. Pull a plug wire off of the spark plug and insert something into the end of it and have someone try to start the car and have the metal object really close to a piece of metal on the engine and see if you are getting a good strong popping blue spark. Don't have your hands on any part of the metal! If there is no spark, then it is electrical. If you are getting good spark then you need to get a fuel pressure check on the fuel pump to ensure it is putting out okay. You have already said you checked the fuel pressure - do you remember what it was so when you give me the correct model vehicle I can compare it?

Please do the above and let's take it from there.

Hello -

The crank sensor cold should read between 985-1600 ohms of resistance. Also, the car will crank with a bad sensor but it will not start.

I am with you - - change the crank sensor.

Hello -

Sorry so long to get to you. This post was closed. It is very important that when you join that you enter a new - separate post for your vehicle for several reasons.

One - I have been out of town so there is no visibility that you had or have a problem - thus you don't get an answer.

Next - there are numerous outstanding moderators that work all the posts and if they don't have visibility, then again, our customers, you in this case either don't get help or it is delayed.

Last - we keep the posts separate for one of the exact reasons you joined. . ...so others can benefit from the problems of others and learn from it and possible fix their car. That way we can help many more people without really answering them. If you are attached to this one then folks won't benefit if your problem is different.

Okay. . .. . ...let's take a look

Good on you for taking it to AZ and getting the items checked. Even though you didn't have an engine light did you have the codes checked? Sometimes the light can go on/off and set a code. So please do that.

Next - here is the info on the Crank sensor per your request.

1. Crankshaft position sensor is located behind lower timing belt cover, near crankshaft sprocket. See Fig. 26 .
2. Disconnect negative battery cable. Disconnect electrical connectors at generator. Remove accessory drive belt and generator. Raise and support vehicle. Remove passenger's side front wheel and passenger's side lower engine cover for access to crankshaft pulley.
3. Support engine with hoist to release pressure from front (timing belt end) engine mount. Remove front (timing belt end) engine mount insulator-to-engine mount bracket bolts/nuts. Remove bolts/nuts and power steering reservoir for access to front (timing belt end) engine mount assembly.
4. Remove bolts/nuts and front (timing belt end) engine mount insulator. Remove bolts and front (timing belt end) engine mount bracket from front of cylinder block for access to timing belt cover.
5. Remove bolts, upper timing belt cover and gaskets. Remove crankshaft pulley bolt. Using puller, remove crankshaft pulley.
6. Disconnect wiring harness for crankshaft position sensor from clamps on lower timing belt cover. Remove bolts, lower timing belt cover and gasket. Disconnect electrical connector for crankshaft position sensor. Remove bolt and crankshaft position sensor.

Hello -

Not a problem....... Everyone has their system I guess..... The main thing I do see if there are lots of folks trying to help lots of folks out there and that is a great thing.

I just needed you to know this system as I don't want you, the customer just sitting expecting something and never hearing from us because we didn't see it etc. Boy would that be a drag!

Hope that helped..... Have a great day!