Hard starting in cold

1999 NISSAN MAXIMA
165,000 MILES • 6 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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MARILYNN
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95 Nissan Maxima GXE 5 speed, front wheel drive, manufactured in summer 94, with 185,000 miles: A persitant hard start condition indicates code 47 - crank/cam shaft sensor. We initially replaced spark plugs and starter, checked the battery and leads, checked amperage of coolant temp sensor and crank/cam sensor. We have replaced the crank sensor and have identified the crank sensor wire at the ECU, and have continuity. I am at a loss as to where to go next. Thanks.
Jan 9, 2020 at 3:51 AM (Merged)
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MARILYNN
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We found the starter we replaced 2 months ago was defective. Once we replaced the defective starter, the starting difficulty is gone, and the code 47 for the crank shaft sensor cleared and hasn't returned.
Jan 9, 2020 at 3:51 AM (Merged)
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