It will crank over but will not start

Tiny
CLAYTONBELL67
  • MEMBER
  • 2003 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER
  • 2.0L
  • 4 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 189,000 MILES
It will crank over and act like it wants to start but it will not start. The engine is getting gas. I do not know it I should replace the CMP or CKP sensor.
Saturday, October 27th, 2018 AT 10:44 AM

1 Reply

Tiny
WILLIAM CRABTREE
  • MECHANIC
  • 95 POSTS
Hello,

So there are a few things that could be causing your issue. First, I would suggest pulling the check engine codes (if there are any). Below is a link with more information on how to do that.

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

The next link is a list of other possible issues that could be preventing the car from starting.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/car-cranks-but-wont-start

Next, is a crankshaft sensor link.

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

It does sound like it could be a crankshaft position sensor, but I would follow the testing suggestions in the links I gave you before you spend the money on the part!

Keep me posted on what you find, and let me know if I can be of any more help.

William
Was this
answer
helpful?
Yes
No
Saturday, October 27th, 2018 AT 1:57 PM

Please login or register to post a reply.

Sponsored links