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    CaptainRich Posts: 4,492, Reputation: 537
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    #61

    Jan 24, 2010, 08:09 AM
    Quote Originally Posted by tami slater View Post
    where is the crank position sensor located on a 98 pontiac grand am with a 2.4 motor
    Lower front of engine.
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    how do I test to find out if it is the anti theft system would that also cause it not to have spark
    Even if you already have the experience to trace an open in the circuits, the list of steps in this diagnosis is far greater than can be posted here.
    If you have the necessary diagnostic tools, you need the manual to diag the security system.
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    Jan 24, 2010, 03:14 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by CaptainRich View Post
    Lower front of engine.
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    Even if you already have the experience to trace an open in the circuits, the list of steps in this diagnosis is far greater than can be posted here.
    If you have the necessary diagnostic tools, you need the manual to diag the security system.




    The crank sensor was unplugged and the wire was split they plugged the sensor in and fixed the wire and the car runs now thank you for all your help
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    Jan 24, 2010, 03:32 PM

    Congratulations! I know this has been a real battle for you.
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    Jan 24, 2010, 05:53 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by TxGreaseMonkey View Post
    Congratulations! I know this has been a real battle for you.







    Yes it has thank you for your help I really appreciate it the funny thing is they fixed it 2 days after my birthday so that was a great late birthday present

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