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jim513

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Broken down help needed urgently
« on: 03 October 2010, 14:09:56 »
Help i've broken down engine turning over ok but not firing tried easy start in air intake called greenflag they couldnt help he reckons crank sensor or coil unit tried paperclip test got 55 and 31 any ideas

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Re: Broken down help needed urgently
« Reply #1 on: 03 October 2010, 14:29:13 »
If you state your location more precisely then you are looking for a crank sensor and someone to fit it I presume. If that is what is required then someone may come along to assist. With the crank sensor problem the car may restart after a time and you may be able to get home - but it is dangerous if it cuts out on you at speed.
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Re: Broken down help needed urgently
« Reply #2 on: 03 October 2010, 14:32:26 »
I'm in Ashford kent and i'm not really sure if it is a crank sensor but yes i would be looking for help in locating and fitting a new one if that is the problem. :y
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Re: Broken down help needed urgently
« Reply #3 on: 03 October 2010, 14:38:29 »
someone may come along soon on this one - in the meantime I would send a PM to OOF member Lizzie Zoom who is in your area and may have some contacts. She is having some changes to her pc so she is not online a lot for next few days but is a good source of info.
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Re: Broken down help needed urgently
« Reply #4 on: 03 October 2010, 14:48:08 »
According to the code list:

55   Replace Electronic Control Unit (ECU)

Unusual code to get, is this the only one (along with 31?)
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Re: Broken down help needed urgently
« Reply #5 on: 03 October 2010, 14:55:20 »
Del boy is also in Ashford. He may be able to offer some assistance, although sourcing parts on a sunday afternoon isnt going to be easy.
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Re: Broken down help needed urgently
« Reply #6 on: 03 October 2010, 14:58:17 »
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According to the code list:

55   Replace Electronic Control Unit (ECU)

Unusual code to get, is this the only one (along with 31?)

Only ever seen this when I inadvertently replaced an ECU chip with the wrong one.

It is known for the crank sensor to fail without throwing up an error code.
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Re: Broken down help needed urgently
« Reply #7 on: 03 October 2010, 15:00:53 »
when i got he 55 fault code it was followed by 4 quick flashes (strange i know).
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Re: Broken down help needed urgently
« Reply #8 on: 03 October 2010, 15:08:35 »
is your car chipped?  if so a 55 is very common and nothing to worry about
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Re: Broken down help needed urgently
« Reply #9 on: 03 October 2010, 15:14:48 »
No i dont think it is  :-/
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Re: Broken down help needed urgently
« Reply #10 on: 03 October 2010, 15:14:57 »
Im not an expert by any means, but a sudden breakdown like this will always make the crank sensor the chief suspect. You cant get the usual code 19 as the engine wont run. Local factors are probably open until 4pm. Worth asking if there is a Eurocraparts or similar local and try to get hold of a sensor.
No gaurentee it will work, but worth a try as your stuck.

Edit. Eurocraparts
Ashford trade centre
Orbital park
Hall Ave.
Ashford
TN24 0SP

LCP Automotive components
Bridge rd.
Ashford

Motor parts direct
Chunnel estate
Victoria Rd.
Ashford.
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Re: Broken down help needed urgently
« Reply #11 on: 03 October 2010, 15:21:26 »
Personally not seen a 55 code yet.

From what your saying it does sound like one of the symptoms of a Crank Sensor. The turning over but not firing..
Have you had this happen before?? I had one that was not able to rev over 3000rpm ??  As they as a rule they breakdown before totally stopping I have found  :-?

Not always do you get a code come up either..
« Last Edit: 03 October 2010, 15:23:00 by Loo-knee »
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« Reply #12 on: 03 October 2010, 15:21:49 »
Waiting till tomorrow isnt a problem the problem is knowing what is actually wrong i'm guessing a crank sensor isnt cheap is it  common for them to fail.   
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« Reply #13 on: 03 October 2010, 15:23:34 »
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Waiting till tomorrow isnt a problem the problem is knowing what is actually wrong i'm guessing a crank sensor isnt cheap is it  common for them to fail.   


About £50 from Vauxhall :y
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Re: Broken down help needed urgently
« Reply #14 on: 03 October 2010, 15:26:19 »
every now and again i'd have a problem starting but it would fire up after a few goes...then it would be fine for weeks this has probably gone on for about 6 months or so  :-/   
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