1998 CHEVY MALIBU 3.1L.
Dear JK: I NEED TO KNOW WHERE I CAN FIND THE CRANK SENSOR. AND HOW TO REPLACE IT.
CAN YOU HELP. THE CAR MAINLY WON'T START THE FIRST TIME OF THE DAY.
Answer:
Thanks for visiting. That engine has 2 crank position sensors. One is near the starter and bolts to
the engine block. The other is behind the crank pulley/balancer. I have to say i have not replaced
many of those. What makes you think it need replacement? Any codes stored you know of? Can you
tell me a little more of what the problem with car is. Thanks and i will wait for your reply.......
Visitor:
I HAD THE CAR SCANNED AT ADVANCED AUTO AND THE CODE WAS DTC P1374. CRANK TO DI
LOW RESOLUTION CORRELATION. SO I WAS WONDERING IF IT COULD BE THE CRANK OR THE
CAM. I HAVE TO TAKE IT TO THE GARAGE FOR A MORE ACCURATE READING. BUT I WANTED
TO KNOW, JUST IN CASE. THANK YOU. I AM HAVING TROUBLE STARTING MY CAR, THE FIRST
START OF THE DAY. NOT NECESSARY IN THE MORNING. IF I START IT IN THE AFTERNOON,
FIRST TIME. IT TAKES A COUPLE CRANKS, BEFORE STARTING. IF YOU HAVE ANY
SUGGESTIONS, PLEASE LET ME KNOW.
Answer:
This code is a problem with the 3x reference pulses. 3x pulses are merely a calculation of the 7x
crank sensor signals. This calculation is done by the ignition control module. 2 likely causes are the
ignition control module, or the computer(pcm). But there could also be a wiring problem between the
two. Sometimes the wiring harnesses on the dr. Side of the ignition control module rub on the
module, coils, or plug wires and give false signals. This code is most likely the cause of the hard
start condition. A tech will need to look at scanner data and do some wire inspections in order to
diag. Properly. This can be a tricky code to repair.
Dear JK: I NEED TO KNOW WHERE I CAN FIND THE CRANK SENSOR. AND HOW TO REPLACE IT.
CAN YOU HELP. THE CAR MAINLY WON'T START THE FIRST TIME OF THE DAY.
Answer:
Thanks for visiting. That engine has 2 crank position sensors. One is near the starter and bolts to
the engine block. The other is behind the crank pulley/balancer. I have to say i have not replaced
many of those. What makes you think it need replacement? Any codes stored you know of? Can you
tell me a little more of what the problem with car is. Thanks and i will wait for your reply.......
Visitor:
I HAD THE CAR SCANNED AT ADVANCED AUTO AND THE CODE WAS DTC P1374. CRANK TO DI
LOW RESOLUTION CORRELATION. SO I WAS WONDERING IF IT COULD BE THE CRANK OR THE
CAM. I HAVE TO TAKE IT TO THE GARAGE FOR A MORE ACCURATE READING. BUT I WANTED
TO KNOW, JUST IN CASE. THANK YOU. I AM HAVING TROUBLE STARTING MY CAR, THE FIRST
START OF THE DAY. NOT NECESSARY IN THE MORNING. IF I START IT IN THE AFTERNOON,
FIRST TIME. IT TAKES A COUPLE CRANKS, BEFORE STARTING. IF YOU HAVE ANY
SUGGESTIONS, PLEASE LET ME KNOW.
Answer:
This code is a problem with the 3x reference pulses. 3x pulses are merely a calculation of the 7x
crank sensor signals. This calculation is done by the ignition control module. 2 likely causes are the
ignition control module, or the computer(pcm). But there could also be a wiring problem between the
two. Sometimes the wiring harnesses on the dr. Side of the ignition control module rub on the
module, coils, or plug wires and give false signals. This code is most likely the cause of the hard
start condition. A tech will need to look at scanner data and do some wire inspections in order to
diag. Properly. This can be a tricky code to repair.
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| Highly unlikely the crank sensor position was changed. It is possible the wires to it got disturbed. Have had a few with broken wires near the senor. May just have carbon on the throttle plate, in the idle air valve, or a leaking fuel pressure regulator or weak fuel pump. |
| 11-9-10 Ok my car is turning over but will not start every once in a while I can get it to start for about two days I'm thinking maybe the crank sensor I have a lot of anti freeze that is leaking all over that side of the engine my 98 Chevy malibu could the antifreeze leaking have anything to do with or is the crank sensor bad. |
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| 1-14-11 Yes, i could be the crank position sensor. Scan the computer for any codes and watch the RPM while cranking. |
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| 1999 malibu cranks but won't start sometimes have no codes and see rpm on scan tool. Pulled the front three plugs see no spark just as you leave off the key you'll see a spark. Put plugs back in starts right up. Have no flashing anti theft light comes on and goes off. Have replaced the 3x crank sensor and ohm tested the wires from the crank sensor to the ignition module. I have replaced the ignition switch fuel pump and filter, plugs and wires. I also took the ignition coil to Autozone three times to have it checked and it tested good. What do you think I should do next. Thank You. |
| Ok, you say that you put the plugs back in and it starts right up? If that doesn't happen to be the case, you might want to replace the ignition module located underneath the coil packs. Also, check crank sensor wiring for chafing on the engine block, as that is a common problem. Other than that, maybe check to see if you're getting a fuel injector pulse. Could be a faulty PCM, or even a wiring issue. |
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