Dodge: Position Sensor Dakota

I'm the original owner of a 2001 Dakota with 69K miles Recently the truck
has an intermittent problem with starting. The starter cranks but the engine
just wont kick over. I was told I could have a bad Crank position sensor.
Can anyone offer me a suggestion as to what to do. I was told if I take it
to the dealer and they cant reproduce the problem, I'm still going to be
billed for a problem I still have. Also if it is the sensor, where can I
purchase on, is this a dealer only item?

Thanks

it may have already set a fault code, but yes he will have to see it
happening, or you can request that they install the co pilot on your
vehicle, it is a device that monitors all sensors as you start the engine
and as you drive it, when the problem occurs, you push a button and it
records all that has happened, if it is a faulty sensor it will show up,
well worth paying the diagnostic charge if you want vehicle fixed
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