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Car start problem - Key? Ignition

Tiny
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I ran into this problem on my son's 2003 Mitsubishi Outlander AWD 2.4L. It turned out to be the Camshaft Position Sensor. You can test it easily. The sensor is on the right side of the top of the engine, right above the end of the camshaft. 10mm bolt. When it is hot and won't start pull the Sensor out clean it and put it back in. If your car starts then it is the sensor. I got the import replacement at O'Reilley's for $59.99.
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Friday, November 1st, 2019 AT 10:05 AM (Merged)
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KEN L
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Great addition to this thread!

Here are some helpful guides and diagram (below) to get the problem fixed:

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

Cheers, Ken
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GINGERGRAYSHINN
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Computer readout said cam shaft sensor, changed that and changed spark plugs and wires still will not start
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What are the exact code numbers you have after replacing the sensor and clearing the codes?I need the exact code numbers not code descriptions?
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P0118 the other sensor has been replaced. Thanks
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Thats the code for coolant temp sensor high input check the connector going to the coolant tempo sensor. Do you have a scan tool that will read live engine data?Also do you have a multimeter?
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LEEANN1313
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One day the car started to stutter and then it died and has not been able to start since. Was told it was fuel pump but not sure. Any ideas?
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Friday, November 1st, 2019 AT 10:06 AM (Merged)
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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It could be the fuel pump. Have you checked to see if the pressure is within the manufacturer's specs? Have you checked to see if the plugs are getting spark?
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MISSKANDIE
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My 2003 mitsubishi outlander will not start the lights and everything come on and it makes a funny noise when trying to start.
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Hi there,

What type of noise is this, do you feel that it may be a starter problem, is there a click or aloud clunk when you turn the key? Or is the a grinding noise as it is trying to crank over? Try and describe this noise as it is a bit hard when I can't hear it.

Mark (mhpautos)
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