Will not start but turns over

1998 OLDSMOBILE DELTA 88
2,000 MILES
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BROSIA
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Hi. Okay, so I have to explain how it got to this point to see if it’s messed up anywhere. The serpentine belt fell off due to the belt being messed up before I got it. Then the tensioner broke so I had to get that fixed as well. Had to put new radiator fluid in it. Then put a new belt on. Now a new battery. And now it won’t start. I can get it to turn over but it won’t fully start. I don’t know if something happened in between the times they were fixed. But I really want to know so I can fix the problem myself. If anyone can help me in some way that would be great. thank you.
Oct 28, 2019 at 2:10 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Welcome to 2CarPros.

Did the vehicle start since the serpentine belt broke? If not, I suspect the crankshaft position sensor wiring may have been damaged by the belt.

Here is a link that explains the most common causes of a crank no start condition. Take a look through the link and see if anything helps.

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

I will watch for your reply.

Joe
Oct 28, 2019 at 7:13 PM
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