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Fto wont start
Posted: Thu Jan 14, 2016 11:30 pm
by tripsonic
Ok so i tore the powersteering and ac belt and it was getting no spark changed all coils leads plugs still wouldnt start then i realised a loose wire near the pulleys turns out was the crank angle sensor so i got some new wire and just taped it to the other wire and put ziptied it to keep it away from the belt and then the car finally started was running but reving the car there was a rattle in the engine bay went to drive 30 seconds later the car died and wouldnt start again the wires fine... possible causes? im so stuck please any possibilities would help so much cheers
Re: Fto wont start
Posted: Fri Jan 15, 2016 12:04 am
by bjk
I'm no expert, but might be the crank angle sensor still? I think people generally have to replace them from what I've seen.
Re: Fto wont start
Posted: Fri Jan 15, 2016 12:40 am
by Vectose
It'll be something you touched or the sensor. And don't just twist and tape wires. Either crimp them or solder them.
Re: Fto wont start
Posted: Fri Jan 15, 2016 10:59 am
by tripsonic
uhh yeah im definitely the opposite of an expert where can i get a new one? autoshops or what?
Re: Fto wont start
Posted: Fri Jan 15, 2016 11:57 pm
by tripsonic
all fixed now changed the sensor and cable tied it away from belts