Turns over but will not start

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I have to be honest, if it won't start with starting fluid, I need you to recheck for spark. If you have spark, starting fluid should start the engine if only for a couple seconds.

Next, what you described sounds like an issue with the crankshaft position sensor. When they start going bad, they will internally short when they get hot. The result is no spark, so please check that again.

Here are a few links that should help:

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

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-a-crank-shaft-angle-sensor-works

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/symptoms-of-a-bad-crankshaft-sensor

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

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If you find the sensor is bad, here are the directions for replacement specific to your vehicle including adjustment. The attached pics correlate with the directions.

CRANKSHAFT POSITION (CKP) SENSOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
CAUTION: When foreign material such as an iron chip is on the CKP sensor, it can cause abnormal output from the sensor because of flux turbulence and adversely affect the engine control. Be sure there is no foreign material on the CKP sensor when replacing.

1. Disconnect the CKP sensor connector.
2. Remove the undercover.
3. Remove the CKP sensor installation bolt.

See Pic 1

4. Install in the reverse order of removal.

Tightening torque
7.9 - 10.7 Nm (80 - 110 kg.cm, 69.5 - 95.4 in.lb)

5. Reconnect the CKP sensor connector.

CAUTION: Do not forcefully pull the wiring harness of the CKP sensor. Doing so will break the harness.

6. Adjust the air gap. (Refer to CRANKSHAFT POSITION (CKP) SENSOR ADJUSTMENT.)
See: Crankshaft Position Sensor > Adjustments

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Adjustment.

CRANKSHAFT POSITION (CKP) SENSOR ADJUSTMENT

See Pic 2

1. Loosen the CKP sensor installation bolt.

2. While moving the CKP sensor, adjust the air gap between the CKP sensor and the plate teeth on the plate using a feeler gauge.
- If not adjusted within specification, replace the plate behind the crankshaft pulley or CKP sensor.

Specification: 0.5 - 1.5 mm (0.020 - 0.059 in)

3. Tighten the CKP sensor installation bolt.

Tightening torque
7.9 - 10.7 Nm (80 - 110 kg.cm, 69.5 - 95.4 in.lb)

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Let me know if this helps. Also, if you noticed anything different as far as the engine's sound when cranking, let me know that too.

I will watch for your reply.

Take care,
Joe

Sounds like a plan. Let me know what you find.

Joe

Welcome back:

LOL Some of the best mechanics I know are women so I know you can do it too. Lol

He ran alcohol in it? A 1999 Protege? Was he racing it? And most certainly a video would help. If you can do that, upload it and it will give me a better understanding on what's happening.

I will watch for your reply.

Take care,
Joe

Can you take a picture of the tank so I can see what he did? I have to be honest, this is the first time I heard of this one. LOL

Stephanie:
I have no idea what the heck that is. LOL What makes you think it's for alcohol? Honestly, they look like either windshield washer bottles or coolant overflow bottles. Do the hoses run to the engine compartment?

By the way, is it still running good? I have seen plugs that foul and still show spark. So, that was a good call.

Take care,
Joe

Welcome back:

I'm glad to hear it is still running good. Sorry I couldn't help with the alcohol thing.

Let us know if you have questions in the future.

Take care,
Joe

We appreciate that, Stephanie. You are always welcome back, and you have a great day, too. Only problem is it is 1AM here. Time for bed. LOL

Take care,
Joe

Welcome back:

That or good morning. Lol

Take care of yourself.

Joe