While driving engine shut off and will not restart

Tiny
STACY D
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  • 1998 CHEVROLET VAN
  • 5.7L
  • V8
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 235,000 MILES
My starter hung up and had to replace it, soon as I did the ignition switch when I turned it in the crank position wouldn't do anything. So I replaced all fuses and battery and all heavy duty wiring to the starter and fuse box under the hood. Now it turns over with the key but wont crank. Purchased a $40.00 tester and plugged it into the computer under the dash and read 1 code, crankshaft position sensor? Tired of replacing parts, would this make the vehicle stall and not crank back up when driving down the road? Had to pull it home again.
Wednesday, September 16th, 2020 AT 7:33 AM

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Tiny
DANNY L
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Hello, I'm Danny.

Here is the information you requested about crankshaft position sensor replacement.Here is a tutorial showing what is involved:

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

I've attached picture step below for the replacement for your van ans also the relearn steps.Hope this helps and thanks for using 2CarPros.
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Wednesday, September 16th, 2020 AT 2:56 PM
Tiny
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Thank you for messaging me back I really appreciate it. I replaced the crankshaft position sensor and its running great. Apparently it controls several things.
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Thursday, September 17th, 2020 AT 1:01 PM
Tiny
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In my case it controlled lights and ignition switch and fuel pump and several other things, I couldn't believe it. This van has only 63,000 miles on it and the transmission. Jasper motor and transmission. 10,000 lb van empty and hauled butt up the mountain like nothing, dag gone it I'm so happy.
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Thursday, September 17th, 2020 AT 1:04 PM
Tiny
DANNY L
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You're welcome!
Glad I was able to help. Thanks again for using 2CarPros and hope you will use our site again in the future when needed.

Danny-
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Thursday, September 17th, 2020 AT 1:55 PM
Tiny
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I will and thanks again.
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Friday, September 18th, 2020 AT 3:54 PM
Tiny
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You're welcome!
Glad to help.

Danny-
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Friday, September 18th, 2020 AT 4:46 PM

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