Q: Engine starts,but fails to continue to run
Engine starts,but stalls within seconds. Scanner gives a camshaft position sensor malfunction. Could this be the problem even if the Engine cranks and starts, but doesn't stay running?
My car has 175000 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.
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