engine cranks but no start up?

2002 TOYOTA CELICA
85,000 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • MANUAL
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RICKESTER
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it wont start it gets petrol to the injector but not to the spark plugs. what can i do?
Feb 7, 2008 at 6:41 AM
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RASMATAZ
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It sounds like the crankshaft angle sensor is out. To be sure lets go over this guide. Here is the location of the sensor and how you change it out in the diagrams below:

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

Check out the diagrams (below). Let us know what happens and please upload pictures or videos of the problem.
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Feb 7, 2008 at 12:55 PM
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MRNOBLES
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yep, I had this problem and had to get a new sensor worked perfect started right up has not quit since.
Dec 29, 2020 at 9:06 AM
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