ugh! crankshaft position sensor
ugh! crankshaft position sensor
I was having an issue with starting my car it would start in the morning but after a short drive it would take several tries to get it going. I was told it could be the crank sensor so i replaced it. I drove it for a day with no issues then it the same issue resurfaced then the check engine light goes on ugh! so i get it diagnosed and the code p0341 pops up the camshaft position sensor. so I`m buying one tomorrow I hope this does the trick.
The question I have has anyone else have similar issues and what did you do to correct the issues.
The question I have has anyone else have similar issues and what did you do to correct the issues.
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Re: ugh! crankshaft position sensor
I was having an issue with starting my car it would start in the morning but after a short drive it would take several tries to get it going. I was told it could be the crank sensor so i replaced it. I drove it for a day with no issues then it the same issue resurfaced then the check engine light goes on ugh! so i get it diagnosed and the code p0341 pops up the camshaft position sensor. so I`m buying one tomorrow I hope this does the trick.
The question I have has anyone else have similar issues and what did you do to correct the issues.
The question I have has anyone else have similar issues and what did you do to correct the issues.
Only one tidbit of advice, BUY A BOSCH SENSOR!
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Re: ugh! crankshaft position sensor
I was having an issue with starting my car it would start in the morning but after a short drive it would take several tries to get it going. I was told it could be the crank sensor so i replaced it. I drove it for a day with no issues then it the same issue resurfaced then the check engine light goes on ugh! so i get it diagnosed and the code p0341 pops up the camshaft position sensor. so I`m buying one tomorrow I hope this does the trick.
The question I have has anyone else have similar issues and what did you do to correct the issues.
The question I have has anyone else have similar issues and what did you do to correct the issues.
3-4 time an in the 5th time it starts right up. Sometimes it only takes two try’s. I have replaced both cam & crank sensors. Anybody else out here in crossfire world experience this
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Does anyone know if MB has over the years encountered continuous problems with their 3.2L engine cam and crank position sensors failing. It's hard for me to understand why XF's have so many problems with position sensors. They are basically very simple devices which should last for a long time. Maybe the problem is within the control receiving the pulse signaling from the sensor.
My 2005 roadster has 36K miles and I replaced the cam and crank sensors with Bosch. The original sensors are good and now in my trunk as spares. I replaced these sensors based on the posting info found on this forum.
Has anyone ever formulated a very simple easy-to-follow list of things to check or steps for recovery when problems occur on the road? If not, this would be very helpful to many especially those who are not technically knowledgeable about even some of the basics of our XF operation.
Cheers,
Jack
My 2005 roadster has 36K miles and I replaced the cam and crank sensors with Bosch. The original sensors are good and now in my trunk as spares. I replaced these sensors based on the posting info found on this forum.
Has anyone ever formulated a very simple easy-to-follow list of things to check or steps for recovery when problems occur on the road? If not, this would be very helpful to many especially those who are not technically knowledgeable about even some of the basics of our XF operation.
Cheers,
Jack
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Re: ugh! crankshaft position sensor
Does anyone know if MB has over the years encountered continuous problems with their 3.2L engine cam and crank position sensors failing. It's hard for me to understand why XF's have so many problems with position sensors. They are basically very simple devices which should last for a long time. Maybe the problem is within the control receiving the pulse signaling from the sensor.
My 2005 roadster has 36K miles and I replaced the cam and crank sensors with Bosch. The original sensors are good and now in my trunk as spares. I replaced these sensors based on the posting info found on this forum.
Has anyone ever formulated a very simple easy-to-follow list of things to check or steps for recovery when problems occur on the road? If not, this would be very helpful to many especially those who are not technically knowledgeable about even some of the basics of our XF operation.
Cheers,
Jack
My 2005 roadster has 36K miles and I replaced the cam and crank sensors with Bosch. The original sensors are good and now in my trunk as spares. I replaced these sensors based on the posting info found on this forum.
Has anyone ever formulated a very simple easy-to-follow list of things to check or steps for recovery when problems occur on the road? If not, this would be very helpful to many especially those who are not technically knowledgeable about even some of the basics of our XF operation.
Cheers,
Jack
Jack, MANY of the (if not all) CPS sensors going wacko was/is because non-Bosch sensors were used AND it seemed the connectors were of a design not compatible with the crossfire terminals at the sensor connection. When Bosch branded (non-cloned) were procured, the problem went away. This has been my interpretation of the CPS/XF issues for the majority of CPS related issues where the CPS 'circuit' was the fault location.
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Re: ugh! crankshaft position sensor
Does anyone know if MB has over the years encountered continuous problems with their 3.2L engine cam and crank position sensors failing. It's hard for me to understand why XF's have so many problems with position sensors. They are basically very simple devices which should last for a long time. Maybe the problem is within the control receiving the pulse signaling from the sensor.
My 2005 roadster has 36K miles and I replaced the cam and crank sensors with Bosch. The original sensors are good and now in my trunk as spares. I replaced these sensors based on the posting info found on this forum.
Has anyone ever formulated a very simple easy-to-follow list of things to check or steps for recovery when problems occur on the road? If not, this would be very helpful to many especially those who are not technically knowledgeable about even some of the basics of our XF operation.
Cheers,
Jack
Cheers,
Jack
It is a VERY good idea to order a spare RCM as well. And with the RCM (which fails very often) you can change it without any real skills or any tools. They plug in and are held in place with a spring-thingy, again, no tools needed.
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Has anyone ever formulated a very simple easy-to-follow list of things to check or steps for recovery when problems occur on the road? If not, this would be very helpful to many especially those who are not technically knowledgeable about even some of the basics of our XF operation.
Cheers,
Jack
Cheers,
Jack
Jack, MANY of the (if not all) CPS sensors going wacko was/is because non-Bosch sensors were used AND it seemed the connectors were of a design not compatible with the crossfire terminals at the sensor connection. When Bosch branded (non-cloned) were procured, the problem went away. This has been my interpretation of the CPS/XF issues for the majority of CPS related issues where the CPS 'circuit' was the fault location.
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The reason is in bold italic above. Once we learned this, and once we got people to LISTEN and stop buying generic sensors at Autozone, issues died down.
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I believe a lot of the CPS failures are because of the location. Very hot down in that small area between the firewall, exhaust, etc. Mine failed sitting at a long red light. Pushed it over to the side, opened the hood for a while, started and straight back home to replace it. James
Re: ugh! crankshaft position sensor
I believe a lot of the CPS failures are because of the location. Very hot down in that small area between the firewall, exhaust, etc. Mine failed sitting at a long red light. Pushed it over to the side, opened the hood for a while, started and straight back home to replace it. James
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