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Jimbo B

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intermittant fault
« on: 25 May 2009, 19:07:20 »

had the AA round as the car wouldn't start (facelift 2.5 CDX W reg) Engine management light wouldn't go out but eventually did and  then the car started. He suspects the crank sensor any clues as he couldn't read the fault codes at all.
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Re: intermittant fault
« Reply #1 on: 25 May 2009, 19:23:55 »

he did not carry a paper clip?
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Re: intermittant fault
« Reply #2 on: 25 May 2009, 19:24:34 »

and yes sounds like crank sensor, which is a code 19. do a paper clip test.
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Re: intermittant fault
« Reply #3 on: 25 May 2009, 19:28:30 »

Thanks boys I shall try that  ;) ;) ;) ;)
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Re: intermittant fault
« Reply #4 on: 25 May 2009, 20:45:56 »

yeah, paperclip it before buying bits
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Re: intermittant fault
« Reply #5 on: 26 May 2009, 09:11:04 »

did the paper clip test code 19 definitely getting new sensor fitted thanks  ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
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