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Car shut off while driving, will not restart, codes P0340 and P0365

Tiny
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  • 2012 CHEVROLET MALIBU
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  • 180,000 MILES
Sounds like it's not getting spark. Engine light is on and the codes are p0340 and p0365. Changed both camshaft sensors and the crankshaft sensor. No change at all.
Monday, January 13th, 2020 AT 5:00 AM

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Tiny
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Good morning,

When you crank the engine, does the tachometer move up a little showing RPM? Trying to see if there is a signal from the crank sensor.

This could be a wiring issue. All the diagnostics point to a wiring issue.

I would do a compression test to make sure the timing chain has not failed.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-test-engine-compression

Roy

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Monday, January 13th, 2020 AT 6:19 AM
Tiny
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No, the rpm gauge does not move. The car just makes a whirring sound when trying to start. No spark at all.
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Monday, January 13th, 2020 AT 1:25 PM
Tiny
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Okay. Can you upload a video of the engine cranking so I can hear it?

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Monday, January 13th, 2020 AT 1:36 PM
Tiny
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I'll have to get that tomorrow. The car is on the side of the road about 15 miles away. It sounds like it does when you normally try to turn the key, without catching and turning over.
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Monday, January 13th, 2020 AT 5:31 PM
Tiny
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Okay, get it to me when you can. I need as much information as you can give me.

Roy
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Monday, January 13th, 2020 AT 5:34 PM
Tiny
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We are almost positive our timing chain broke. In which case there saying it's cheaper to buy a new motor than to have it fixed. Got it towed home today.
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Tuesday, January 14th, 2020 AT 12:46 PM
Tiny
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That is where I was going. That is why I wanted to hear it.

I would consider a used motor.

Go to www. Car-part. Com and check on price and availability.

Roy
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Tuesday, January 14th, 2020 AT 2:03 PM
Tiny
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I've looked around locally for A used motor. Nothing really close by. Even still, the motor and labor alone is going to break us. This car has been nothing but a headache. I would tell everyone not to take a Malibu if it was free.
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Tuesday, January 14th, 2020 AT 10:08 PM
Tiny
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I am sorry to hear that.

The recommended time to change the chain is 150,000.

Roy
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Wednesday, January 15th, 2020 AT 1:18 AM
Tiny
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Thanks for your help!
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Wednesday, January 15th, 2020 AT 3:55 AM
Tiny
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You are welcome.

Always glad to help.

Roy
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Wednesday, January 15th, 2020 AT 3:58 AM

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