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Offline mikey_magic

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Crank sensor
« on: 28 April 2012, 18:08 »
Hi guys been having major troubles with my 8v over the last few days, does anyone know the crank sensor is on a 8v

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Re: Crank sensor
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Re: Crank sensor
« Reply #2 on: 29 April 2012, 12:23 »
Hi Rob thanks for this however have changed all the sensor cleaned throttle body but just find out there isn't fuel getting into the block checked injectors and all ok where do I go from here???

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Re: Crank sensor
« Reply #3 on: 29 April 2012, 12:31 »
Is your fuel pump priming ? try changing relay 167

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Re: Crank sensor
« Reply #4 on: 29 April 2012, 12:34 »
+1 on Screech's suggestion.



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Re: Crank sensor
« Reply #5 on: 29 April 2012, 12:38 »
Hi rob done that already the car is now turning off but no Fuel in block as the plugs are bone dry and smell of fuel what so ever

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Re: Crank sensor
« Reply #6 on: 30 April 2012, 09:06 »
if there is no spark - then sounds like cam/crank sensor faulty.  The crank sensor is on the front of the engine, under the oil filter.  Usually find these have burn't away wiring, etc.  Cam sensor is in the dizzy, and usually find cracked wires in the lead & plug.

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