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Help!! Crankshaft Sensor

woodford
woodford
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Hi everyone,

i have a focus zetec 1.6 2000 w reg

i have had 3 new crank sensors in the last 2 weeks . Two weeks ago my car developed a missfire then the same day the engine just cut out wile driving and would not start, had a mobile mechanic !Removed! out to it and he says there was no spark atall an then says it could be the crankshaft sensor so i get 1 fit it, perfect it solves everything runs great then 3 days later i have a missfire again so i check the sensor again and it appears that it has been worn down so i get another sensor 3 days later i have a missfire again so i check the sensor agian and it had been completly worn away , so i now have a fird sensor in and it has done it again but iv been driving it for the last couple of days with a missfire and it is really doing my head in i really need sum help has anyone had this problem before ? or can any one please help

any coments would be appreciated thanks .

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    hi ,

    i have a mk3 mondeo which has just had a new crankshaft sensor, on the mondeo when fitting your suppose to leave a one mil gap so has not to hit the flywheel inside the belhouse, maybe this could be the problem , not 100% sure but would check it out all the same, good luck.

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    hi ,

    i have a mk3 mondeo which has just had a new crankshaft sensor, on the mondeo when fitting your suppose to leave a one mil gap so has not to hit the flywheel inside the belhouse, maybe this could be the problem , not 100% sure but would check it out all the same, good luck.

    the fact its wearing out suggests it rubbing against something on some cars as said a spacer is fitted so it doesnt touch the flywheel taking a look at the sensor you should be able to see if its been worn by metal to metal contact or not

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