2005 buicl lesabre custom cranks but wont start. i tried the cam shaft sensor and crank shaft position sensor. any ideas on what it could be?

Asked by vanbramer518 Feb 21, 2019 at 07:32 PM about the 2005 Buick LeSabre Custom Sedan FWD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

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honestly didnt even try....would it crank if it diidnt have spark? im no mechanic but im a good DIYer so i will check tomorrow bc my car is stuck at my work shop

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Cranking(engine spinning) has no effect on sparking.. this is the 3.8 engine, pull two wires off any coil pack and have someone crank the engine over and see if spark jumps between the two towers.. if it does see if the car will run on some form of carb cleaner or brake clean

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