Q: cranks but no start

asked by on December 08, 2016

I changed out both bank 1 and bank 2 cam sensors and the crank sensor but the car will not start I checked the relays and all ok I get no spark at the spark plugs and the car will only start if I disconnect the bank 1 sensor and it's runs all messed up

My car has 130000 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.

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