In many cars,
a failed crankshaft position sensor can also cause a Check Engine light to come on.
Sometimes
a failing crankshaft position sensor may cause intermittent issues such as long cranking or stalling in certain conditions, for example, when the engine is hot, or in wet weather.
Not exact matches
While the
crankshaft position and cam sensors are vital for ignition timing, when they
fail, it usually prevents starting.