Will not start

2004 HONDA ODYSSEY
200,000 MILES • 3.5L • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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ASHLEY REGAIN
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I was driving down the interstate and all of sudden the van shut off. I put it in park and it is stuck in park now. will crank but, will not start. what could be problem?
Jul 5, 2017 at 7:04 AM
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Hello,

It sounds like a classic crankshaft angle sensor has gone out but to be sure we must first run some tests.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/crankshaft-angle-sensor-replacement

and

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-test-an-ignition-system

and

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/car-cranks-but-wont-start

Here is a diagram (below) on what it will take to change the sensor on your car.

Please run some tests and get back to us we are interested to see what it is.

Cheers, Ken
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