Intermittent spark disappearing

Tiny
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  • 2002 VOLKSWAGEN CARAVELLE
  • 2.6L
  • 5 CYL
  • 2WD
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  • 250,000 MILES
Sometimes it has spark and sometimes it doesn't have spark.
Sunday, January 5th, 2020 AT 5:01 AM

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Tiny
KEN L
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Hello,

This sounds like a classic crankshaft angle sensor that is going out. here is the location and how to replace the sensor in the diagrams below. We should run the codes as well.

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

Check out the diagrams (below). Please let us know what happens.
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Monday, January 6th, 2020 AT 10:39 AM

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