A computer diagnostic test will generally tell you if you have a faulty crankshaft position sensor.
How can you tell if a crank sensor has gone bad on a 1994 Nissan altima
if the crank sensor is bad it does not tell the computer that the crank is turning it will not fire up the engine.
Usually, the RPM guage wont jump when u try to crank it.
Crank no start.
One symptom of a bad crank shaft sensor is the car having trouble starting. The car stalling and backfiring are other symptoms of a bad crank shaft sensor.
I can tell you what happened with my Buick. The crank sensor was bad. The engine would start when it was cold but not when the engine was hot. Warner athey The engine computer needs the crank sensor reading to start. Period. Why three periods? Question mark? If the crank sensor is bad that does not mean that it will not function at all. That means that it will not function properly. Even a broken watch will tell you time. It may even be the correct time.
A bad crankshaft sensor on a 2.3 Ford may cause the car to not start. A bad crankshaft sensor can crank, just not start.
bad crank sensor
A 93 does not have a crank or cam sensor. Ask your question again. Tell us why you think it had a bad sensor, Tell us your symptons too.
LOL, some dont have crank sensors my friend! if you dont have a crank sensor by your oil pan then you have a bad distributor sensor!
Lock up, No but a bad crank sensor will prevent the engine from starting.
Check the diagnostic codes on your vehicle, if the crank sensor is bad the car's computer should know it. Can't really give more specific information without the make/model of the vehicle in question. if vehicle is equipted w/ a tach. watch tach while cranking, if tach doesnt move while cranking USUALLY means bad crank sensor