Engine cranks but does not start?

Tiny
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  • 2007 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
  • 2.0L
  • 4 CYL
  • TURBO
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 210,000 MILES
It turns over but will not start. It is getting fuel but is not getting any spark.
Tuesday, March 28th, 2023 AT 11:09 PM

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Tiny
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When you try to start the car does it have a security light flashing? If not, you can use a scanner to see if the crankshaft sensor is picking up a signal, if not I would try replacing the crankshaft angle sensor. Here is a guide that can help, and I have included the crankshaft angle sensor location in the images below.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/car-not-running-advanced

This guide shows how to use a scanner. You can get a CAN scanner (Controller Area Network) from Amazon.

Here is a video to show you how:

https://youtu.be/u-4syLc-ifQ

and

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/can-scan-controller-area-network-easy

Check out the images (below). Please let us know what happens.
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Thursday, March 30th, 2023 AT 9:54 AM

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