Shut off while driving will not start

Tiny
DAYSIE18
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  • 2013 NISSAN 370Z
  • 110,000 MILES
Car turned off while driving. Now it sounds like it wants to start but won't.
Friday, October 1st, 2021 AT 6:33 PM

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Tiny
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Hello,

It sounds like you might have a faulty crankshaft position sensor.
Engine heat and vibration can make a crank sensor lose its internal calibration, when that happens it send error codes to the ECM and the engine gets shut down. It can happen regardless of if you are driving of at a stop.

Here are some helpful articles:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-a-crank-shaft-angle-sensor-works
https://www.2carpros.com/articles/symptoms-of-a-bad-crankshaft-sensor
https://www.2carpros.com/articles/crankshaft-angle-sensor-replacement

Sometimes this will trigger the check engine light.
Is your check engine light illuminated? If so, retrieving the codes can help with the diagnostics.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/checking-a-service-engine-soon-or-check-engine-light-on-or-flashing

The crank sensor is located on the lower left side of the engine bay (if you are facing the car).

I have attached the diagrams for your reference.

Please let me know of any questions.
Thank you.
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Friday, October 1st, 2021 AT 7:24 PM

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