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[Calum]

Hi Chaps

My Omega (registered March 2000) developed a worrying problem today when I was driving along the M9. First of all there was a problem when the the engine very briefly cut out (literally for half a second) but came back on again. A few minutes later as I was exiting the motorway the engine cut out completely and would not restart. I waited a couple of minutes and as it would still not start I called the rescue service. The rescue truck turned up after around half and hour and the mechanic asked me to try and start again so he could try and get an idea of what was wrong. Anyway, the car started first time. I was a bit embarrased!

I got some information from TheBoy about doing a papercip test and chances are that I would receive a code 19. However I have read the instructions and it says that this only covers models up to 1999. Is this correct and if so is there a way to find out if my crankshaft sensor is faulty without going to a dealer?

Mind you, I am not very technical and the paperclip test looks a bit complicated  

Cheers

Calum

[TheBoy]

paperclip test will work on all 2.0/2.5/3.0 petrol cars

[tunnie]

Get it paper clipped, all 3.0's can be.

Strongly suspect its a 19 crank sensor.

[Calum]

Thanks lads - I'll get studying   8-)

[MikeDundee]

Hi Chaps

My Omega (registered March 2000) developed a worrying problem today when I was driving along the M9. First of all there was a problem when the the engine very briefly cut out (literally for half a second) but came back on again. A few minutes later as I was exiting the motorway the engine cut out completely and would not restart. I waited a couple of minutes and as it would still not start I called the rescue service. The rescue truck turned up after around half and hour and the mechanic asked me to try and start again so he could try and get an idea of what was wrong. Anyway, the car started first time. I was a bit embarrased!

I got some information from TheBoy about doing a papercip test and chances are that I would receive a code 19. However I have read the instructions and it says that this only covers models up to 1999. Is this correct and if so is there a way to find out if my crankshaft sensor is faulty without going to a dealer?

Mind you, I am not very technical and the paperclip test looks a bit complicated  

Cheers

Calum

exactly the same problem with mine a couple of years ago, and the same result when recovery bloke turned up, started and he could'nt find any faults. Anyway chopped it into Vx on the Monday replaced the sensor all been well since, cost £150 bucks though. But I had no choice as was in dundee and had to get back to London, that was before the Forum  

[Andy B]

Thanks lads - I'll get studying   8-)

There's a boy in blue/hi viz  just up the road from you lurking on this forum somewhere. You could always try to compare notes.

[Calum]

I just did the paper clip test and I got a code 19 as you all suspected.

Thanks for all your help. I just need to arrange to get a new one now.  

Cheers

Calum

[tunnie]

I just did the paper clip test and I got a code 19 as you all suspected.

Thanks for all your help. I just need to arrange to get a new one now.  

Cheers

Calum

Easy to fit, make sure you get the right one. There are several types. Replace ASAP!!

You could find yourself with a dead car on the side of the road tommorow!

[pogo]

Its been said a thousand times before im sure but if you have a go yourself make sure you route the cable away from the exhaust down pipe.  


*woohoo im not a newby*  

[TheBoy]

And yet again, may I suggest that all V6 owners paperclip there cars tonight, to check for a lurking 19....

[Entwood]

And yet again, may I suggest that all V6 owners paperclip there cars tonight, to check for a lurking 19....

Wish I could...  ( it was reassuring doing it monthly on the old beast ...)

[TheBoy]

And yet again, may I suggest that all V6 owners paperclip there cars tonight, to check for a lurking 19....

Wish I could...  ( it was reassuring doing it monthly on the old beast ...)

Worth getting a gadget.  I think I still hold the record for the most inconvenient crank sensor failure....

[hotel21]

Thanks lads - I'll get studying   8-)

There's a boy in blue/hi viz  just up the road from you lurking on this forum somewhere. You could always try to compare notes.

That will be me, then....

Howdoo Calum.  Not sure how these posts slipped past me....

Yup, I'm just along the other end of the Regional Road, 20 minutes away, if you need a hand.  

[Calum]

That will be me, then....

Howdoo Calum.  Not sure how these posts slipped past me....

Yup, I'm just along the other end of the Regional Road, 20 minutes away, if you need a hand.  

Thanks hotel21. I have a list of niggly problems that I'll be looking to address once I get this one fixed so I will be asking questions.

Where about in Fife are you?

[hotel21]

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