MrAngry Posted March 8, 2012 Share Posted March 8, 2012 I tried to start the car this afternoon with no joy. After checking the diagnostic codes it's showing error 12. I want to try replacing the crankshaft position sensor first. My question is. How easy a job is it to do? Can you get access to it from the top of the engine? or does the car need to be lifted to get at it from underneath? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooter Posted March 8, 2012 Share Posted March 8, 2012 (edited) I think it attached to the oil pump and is accessible from below with the wire clip unclippable from above (this is all going from an old! memory). I also have a dim and distant memory that this error message might be related to the timing wheel detaching from the crank/cambelt pulley wheel (and try and fish out info on this in case that's BS! ) http://www.mkivsupra.net/vbb/showthread.php?246662-Cambelt-change-cars-not-starting-now&highlight=crank+sensor Edited March 8, 2012 by Scooter (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanisLupus Posted March 8, 2012 Share Posted March 8, 2012 If it's a TT i can't see a chance changing it from above I did mine from under the car no big deal. Slim hands(which i don't have ^^) are a big plus though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrAngry Posted March 9, 2012 Author Share Posted March 9, 2012 Thanks guys. I thought it might be a case of getting under the car. It's going to have to be a trip to the garage then as I don't have the facilities to do it. Thanks for the link Scooter I'll get them to check the timing wheel first. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Whiffin Posted March 9, 2012 Share Posted March 9, 2012 You can change it from the top, just need to move the alternator out of the way to get to it which is easy to do. Ta Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrAngry Posted March 9, 2012 Author Share Posted March 9, 2012 Just managed to get it started after a few attempts. It will only idle for a short time before cutting out and is lumpy above 4000 revs. At least I should be able to drive it to the garage. But for now at least it's somewhere safe indoors Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh Posted March 9, 2012 Share Posted March 9, 2012 Just managed to get it started after a few attempts. It will only idle for a short time before cutting out and is lumpy above 4000 revs. At least I should be able to drive it to the garage. But for now at least it's somewhere safe indoors http://i151.photobucket.com/albums/s131/MrAngry_2007/Bromley-20120309-00007.jpg Sell the car, use the plane Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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