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2005 optima will start but dies with in a couple of seconds

Submitted: 17 days and 22 hours ago.
Category: Car
Value: $13
Status: CLOSED
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Optional Information

Year: 2005
Make: Kia
Model: optima
Engine: 4 cylinder

Already Tried:
nothing

Posted by Jim 17 days and 22 hours ago.

Info Request

After it dies does it start back up? Is the vehicle drivable?

17 days and 22 hours ago.

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it will restart but dies again not drivable

Posted by Jim 17 days and 22 hours ago.

Answer

The vehicle has two sensors, a camshaft position sensor and a crank shaft position sensor. Either one of these sensors being faulty could cause your problem. There are many other possablities; but these are the two most likely. More then likely you will need to have them check at a repair shop. Hope this is helpful.

17 days and 22 hours ago.

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approximate cost ?

Accepted Answer

Assuming it is one of these sensors, the camshaft sensor is approx. $120.00 plus a half hour of labor time to install. The crankshaft sensor is approx. $106.00 and about 2 hours labor time to install.

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Answered: 11/5/2009

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