Cranks but no start?

VAN OSSIE PETER

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1999 NISSAN PATHFINDER
3.3L
6 CYL
4WD
AUTOMATIC
120,000 MILES

All sensors have been replaced, the crankshaft angle sensor in the distributor has been replaced. But can't find the crankshaft sensor on the bell housing. This is an Automatic is there a second crankshaft sensor on the vehicle listed above R50 model.

Monday, July 10th, 2023 AT 9:29 PM

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KEN L

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Will the engine run on starting fluid? If not, we need to check for spark, this video can help. Also, when you turn the key on without cranking the engine over can you hear the fuel pump run in the tank for about 5 seconds?

https://youtu.be/baq_aEWNQ0Y

Please go over this guide as well:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/car-not-running-advanced

here is the location of the crankshaft sensor. Check out the images (below). Please let us know how it goes. Does this engine have a distributor or no?

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Tuesday, July 11th, 2023 AT 5:19 PM

VAN OSSIE PETER

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Yes, and the rotor button and crankshaft positioner have been replaced.

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Wednesday, July 12th, 2023 AT 10:16 PM

KEN L

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I am sorry I don't have a better image for you, this is all it says:

Crankshaft Position Sensor (OBD) On transmission housing, facing flywheel gear teeth. See Figure .

Does the engine have spark? If so, the crankshaft sensor is not the problem.

Check out this video:

https://youtu.be/baq_aEWNQ0Y

Please go over this guide and get back to us.

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Thursday, July 13th, 2023 AT 9:59 AM