This is my son's car. Purchased in August, '23. He stopped at the grocery store and the car wouldn't start again. It has stored the following codes: P0008, P0016, P0017, P0300, P0301, P0303, P0305, P0497. Multiple listings of the same codes-some are stored, some are pending, and some are permanent. The engine will crank over and act like it is firing but no starting. I know this engine family has issues with stretched timing chains. Some of the codes seem to indicate a timing issue.
It is almost impossible for me to get to the crankshaft sensor as I have no lift to get the car in the air. I suspect it could be a failure but until I can get to it, I'm stuck trying to determine the reason the vehicle won't start. As a side note but one, I think might contribute to the issue is this: Previous owner had new tires installed at 121,000 miles and they are not the right size. The correct size is supposed to be 255/65R18. The ones that are on it are 225/60R18. My son is trying to save money up to get the correct size put on. I am thinking this could be a contributing factor affecting various computer controlled items such as engine rpm, speedometer, ABS system, etc.
It is almost impossible for me to get to the crankshaft sensor as I have no lift to get the car in the air. I suspect it could be a failure but until I can get to it, I'm stuck trying to determine the reason the vehicle won't start. As a side note but one, I think might contribute to the issue is this: Previous owner had new tires installed at 121,000 miles and they are not the right size. The correct size is supposed to be 255/65R18. The ones that are on it are 225/60R18. My son is trying to save money up to get the correct size put on. I am thinking this could be a contributing factor affecting various computer controlled items such as engine rpm, speedometer, ABS system, etc.
Dec 28, 2023 at 3:02 AM
