Q: It cranks will not start

asked by on October 10, 2016

It will crank but not starting up in replaces the camshaft shaft potion sensor also the heater core after that it will not start I don't no what it can be in it bought the crank sensor it will be put in tomorrow but I don't no if it's that I need help

My car has 102576 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.

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