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Cranks no start

Tiny
JEFF TRACY
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  • 1998 DODGE STRATUS
  • 4 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 178,000 MILES
Pulled in driveway left car running came back out and car had shut off. Now it cranks but will not start.
Thursday, January 11th, 2018 AT 11:45 AM

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Tiny
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How long has it been sitting since it was last running? Have you checked for spark?

The camshaft position sensor and the crankshaft position sensor commonly fail on any engine by becoming heat-sensitive, then they work again after cooling down for about an hour. While driving, natural air flow keeps them cool. Standing still allows engine heat to migrate up to the sensors, causing them to fail. This more commonly happens when a hot engine is stopped for a short period of time, as in when buying gas.
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Thursday, January 11th, 2018 AT 5:58 PM
Tiny
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It has set for two months. It will crank but not start.
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Saturday, January 13th, 2018 AT 12:41 PM
Tiny
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Have you checked for spark?
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Saturday, January 13th, 2018 AT 1:40 PM

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