Engine stalled

Tiny
JASON LAYNE
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  • 1998 MITSUBISHI GALANT
  • 4,000 MILES
Went in the gas station put in gas was driving across the highway and the car just died like that haven't started back since, I however already change the fuel pump it still isn't starting
Friday, February 7th, 2020 AT 9:38 AM

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Tiny
KASEKENNY
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Okay. We need to check for spark and see if the plugs are getting fired. This sounds like a crank sensor but clearly it could be other things. If you can scan for codes, that would be great as well.

The best way to check for spark is to pull one of the plugs and connect it back to the ignition system and hold it against the block to see if it sparks. It should be a strong blue spark. If none then the PCM is not firing them and this is most likely the crank sensor.

When you pull the plug check the condition. See if they are fouled or in poor condition. This would give us more info about what the issue could be.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/symptoms-of-a-bad-crankshaft-sensor

Check this stuff out and let us know what you find. Thanks
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Sunday, February 9th, 2020 AT 1:11 PM

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