Q: Car cranks doesn't turnover

asked by on December 05, 2016

Engine light on . When it was starting, I had it scanned and it returned Code p2181, indicates ect sensor. I replaced the sensor, car still doesn't start. What can I look at next?

My car has 53000 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.

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