My car only starts sometimes

Tiny
TWOFOUR
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  • 1998 CHEVROLET CAVALIER
  • 2.4L
  • 4 CYL
  • 2WD
  • 300,000 MILES
I put a new starter, new crankshaft position sensor. Half the time it'll turn over the other half it won't. All the lights are on its power. I'm stumped. Tested of the sensors there's power. Would this be a computer problem or theft system?
Tuesday, December 17th, 2019 AT 3:44 PM

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Tiny
SCGRANTURISMO
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Hello,

Possibly. I would double check the electrical connector going to the Crankshaft Position Sensor[CKP] and the Ignition Control Module [ICM] for any damage or unwanted resistance. Also check the wires from the CKP to the ICM for damage or unwanted resistance as well. In the diagrams down below I have included the engine management wiring diagrams and the guides for how to find unwanted resistance in an electrical circuit by the voltage drop method. You will need to use a Digital Multi Meter [DMM] to go through these guides, so here is a link below explaining how to use one, if needed:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-use-a-voltmeter

Please go through these guides and get back to us with what you are able to find out.

Thanks,
Alex
2CarPros
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Tuesday, December 17th, 2019 AT 9:46 PM

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