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Cranks but no start sometimes

Tiny
DIAZO
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  • 2012 HONDA ODYSSEY
  • 3.5L
  • 6 CYL
  • FWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 80,000 MILES
My van is cranking for a few seconds before it starts but it is happening so randomly the dealership cannot even troubleshoot the problem. A brand new battery from Honda was installed two weeks ago. It is just happening out of the blue with no warning or patterns.
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Sunday, April 2nd, 2017 AT 6:19 AM

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Tiny
KEN L
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Hello,

This sounds like a crankshaft angle sensor is going out which is a common failure. Here is a guide that give you an idea on what you are in for when getting the problem fixed.

Here is a guide and a diagram to help you get the problem fixed.

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

Please let me know if you need anything else.

Best, Ken

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Tuesday, April 4th, 2017 AT 10:44 AM

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