Q: Crankshaft position sensor
I was driving my car than it shut off in the middle of the street, radio still on, heat still on! Than as the car stopped my volt light & oil light came on as well as check engine light on! I was told it was the crank sensor due to the code it read, but now it won't start how do i get it to start to move it to my mechanic don't have funds for a tow truck! My car turning over & everything!! Help Me!!!!
My car has 167000 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.
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