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Replaced the harmonic balacer & crank sensor but it will notcrank

I just replaced the harmonic balancer and the crank sensor on my 94 regal but when i went to start it it is trying to crank but it will not. it just makes a ticking sound as it turns by the centimeter.
Can you help me please? ASAP!
Thank you

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It sounds like you have a bad battery if it isn't turning over fast, and you are getting rapid clicking.

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