[sherlockcrypto]

My brother was driving the smart car and ended up stranded on side of road after the engine unexpectedly died while driving. We had to get it towed.
I put in a OBD2 reader and got code p0336 which seems to be the crank position sensor. Is this the part that needs to be replaced? The smart has only 19k miles on it.

I have tried starting the car, but i just hear it crank and not start. Could it be another electrical issue?

 

[smark]

How old is your car battery?

 

[sherlockcrypto]

Car battery is new this year. I also recharged the car battery but that didn't help at all... A bad car batery shouldn't cause it to stop while driving right? Only concern with battery is that i bought it from an OReilly's and who knows how long it was sitting there previously.

 

[jwight]

Crank sensor sounds like a good place to start, and not difficult to replace.

How to replace the crankshaft position sensor

This thread demonstrates how to replace the crankshaft position sensor (CPS) on a smart fortwo (451) with the Mitsubishi 999cc engine. Although there are multiple sources for this part, including a smart center, I decided to purchase the Beck Arnley 180-0403 equivalent from Amazon (about $51 as...

www.smartcarofamerica.com

 

[Greg336]

I have a 2006 Diesel that did the same thing, it was the crank sensor on mine.

 

[sherlockcrypto]

So i finally was able to change the crankshaft position sensor. When trying to startup, i noticed a change in that the engine starts cranking then dies and stops. What could the issue be? I don't think it is the crankshaft position sensor.

 

[sherlockcrypto]

The more i think about it, it is probablly a case of bad gas. How do i remove the gas from the tank?

 

[Niteshooter]

So i finally was able to change the crankshaft position sensor. When trying to startup, i noticed a change in that the engine starts cranking then dies and stops. What could the issue be? I don't think it is the crankshaft position sensor.

Check your oil just in case, if it looks like a chocolate milkshake you have blown your head gasket. But does also sound like a fuel pump or fuel related issue.

 

[SMARTKAR]

Try disconnecting the battery for a few the reconnect also how’s your spark plugs. When you turn your key to the run position do you hear any sounds