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2008 Chevrolet Cobalt Crankshaft sensor

Tiny
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  • 2008 CHEVROLET COBALT
  • 103,000 MILES
My cars check engine light came on a week ago a diagnostic said it was my camshaft and crankshaft sensor needed replaced, my car wouldn't start almost a week later I replaced both sensors and now my car still won't start I had a diagnostic check after the replacement and it shows the car is clear of problems
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Sunday, June 2nd, 2013 AT 5:50 PM

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Tiny
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What were the code numbers? Codes never identify bad parts, just failed systems

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Sunday, June 2nd, 2013 AT 6:54 PM
Tiny
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I was never told a code the worker at o'reilly's just told me that the sensors were going bad
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Monday, June 3rd, 2013 AT 5:10 PM
Tiny
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Parts store employ parts salesman not technicians. They want to sell you parts.

You need a real shop with a real tech to track this down. It could be wiring among many other things

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