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Report: Car Won't Start Due to Ignition Coil/Crankshaft Position Sensor Failure

Chevrolet Corsica Problem
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Model Years Affected: 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996

Engine Affected: 3.1L V6

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The ignition module or crankshaft position sensor may fail causing the engine to die and not restart. Diagnoses will be necessary to determine if the module or crank sensor is causing the no start condition.

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  • Report #1
    Visitor, 1994 Chevrolet Corsica, 3.1L V6, 189,000 mi

    i dont know yet cuz my car is still not runing right now i changh ignition coil but did not try crankshaft position sensor

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