Vehicle shut off while driving and now it will not start?

2004 CHEVROLET TAHOE

300,000 MILES • 5.3L • V8 • 4WD • AUTOMATIC

BNICOLE.2019

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Could it be the crank shaft? My vehicle is cranking but won't start. The spark plugs have no spark to them when I try to start it, I replaced the wires from the ignition coil to the spark plug thinking it may have been a connection between them. I just got the vehicle, not sure what all work has been done just don't know where to start with fixing it.

Aug 26, 2023 at 2:40 AM

JACOBANDNICKOLAS

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Hi,

Oftentimes, it is related to a failed crankshaft position sensor (CKP) when spark is lost. If you have a live data scanner, see if there is an RPM signal when cranking it. If you don't have one, see if the tachometer moves a little when cranking.

Also, take a look through this link. See if anything mirrors what you are experiencing.

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

On this vehicle, the CKP is located behind the starter motor, so you will need to remove it if you replace it. If you look below, I attached the directions for replacing it.

Let me know what you find or if you have questions,

Take care,

Joe

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Aug 26, 2023 at 3:38 PM