Q: I installed a new crankshaft positioning sensor, now I'm getting misfires and code P0300. Is this supposed to happen?

asked by on October 20, 2016

I just installed a new crankshaft positioning sensor now I'm getting random misfires trouble codes P0300 is this supposed to happen what should I do?

My car has 111745 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.

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