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Help Guys... Broken down won't start...

Old 06-05-2012, 07:04 AM
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Help Guys... Broken down won't start...

My wife broke down at a stop light this morning coming home from the Gym... It cranks and cranks but won't start... Plenty of gas... I don't want to get it towed unless I have to... Any suggestions? It's sitting in a BK lot right now a couple miles from my house. Thanks in advance.

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Old 06-05-2012, 07:59 AM
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Update: It started when I went back with the check engine light on... I ran it home and it's in my driveway... Got to go to work now but from preliminary searches my wife did on the net it looks like it could be a "crank sensor?" Please advise... Haven't had time to run my OBDII check yet. thanks.

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CPS. Crankshaft position sensor most likely.

Check fuel pressure at schrader valve on the fuel rail that connects injectors. s/b >55psi WHILE CRANKING.
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Originally Posted by Glyn M Ruck
CPS. Crankshaft position sensor most likely.
Yep, when I got home last night I checked the code and got a 0335... I had already ordered one on eBay because that's what I was betting on from hearing you guys and internet research from my wife... It was only 18.99 with free shipping... My wife thinks it may be a case of "when it's too good to be true, it probably is" but the guy has a 100% feedback rating and sensors appears to be all that he sells.

Jamie

PS: My local Firestone won't do it with my own part and they wanted $96 just for the part and $225 total. I'm going to try to DIY so wish me luck... If not I'll have to pray I can drive it about 10 miles without stalling to "Sports and Imports" who will do the labor...

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