Car cranking but not starting

Tiny
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  • 2002 NISSAN ALMERA
  • 1.6L
  • 4 CYL
  • MANUAL
  • 200,000 MILES
I parked the car after a journey but when l tried to start it is just cranking without starting. Fuel is enough but it has no spark.
Friday, September 21st, 2018 AT 9:02 AM

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Tiny
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Hi and thanks for using 2CarPros.com.

The most common cause on today's cars for loss of spark is the crankshaft position sensor. Here is a link that describes symptoms. Additionally, the second link shows in general how one is replaced.

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

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

Let me know if that is helpful or if you have other questions.

Take care,
Joe
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Friday, September 21st, 2018 AT 6:22 PM

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