Hi, I recently posted a problem with my Peugeot 106 1.1 XN Zest 1999 T-Reg. It kept cutting out and was very sluggish when pulling away etc.
I had a mobile mechanic out yesterday and he said it could be my crank sensor (not sure if I've spelt that correctly). He did a test on it, which I think was the resistance on it or something and it came up at around 503, which he said he wasn't sure but he thought it was low and may need replacing.
So my question is, does anyone know what the correct value should be for the resistance if the crank sensor is running correctly?
Thank you for any help.
Gareth.
2006-12-04 21:57:16 · 4 answers · asked by gazsharpe100 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
A crank sensor is basically a switch that picks up an e.m.f (electromagnetic force) off of the reluctor (a metal pick up point with a notch in it that passes behind the sensor). It should have a high resistance when away from the pick up point of the reluctor and low resistance when near it. Not sure of the exact figures bit if you use a multimeter and set it to Ohms and see if the figures change as you turn the crank over by hand then it should be ok. It may well be worth checking your cam position sensor as well. This also works on the same principle.
2006-12-04 22:23:51 · answer #1 · answered by rev head 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Rev Head is right on his answer. Your mechanic should also buy some manuals or computer programs that can tell what resistance it should have. Did that guy who worked on your car look at other things too like hooking up a diagonostic scanner to your vehicle's computer to see if it had any codes, check the fuel filter, etc.? Before that guy tells you to shell out your money on parts because what he GUESSES is what's wrong with your car he should look at everything. I would get a second opinion if I were you.
2006-12-05 00:02:12 · answer #2 · answered by guitardan 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He's probably right. if a crank sensor is completely busted the car won't work, but if it's just old age then they do drop off in performance. A sensor is only about £20 so just buy one and stick it in, it won't hurt regardless.
2006-12-05 23:44:04 · answer #3 · answered by Steven N 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
he could be right,but i was always told if a crank sensor went bad,the car wont start.go to auto zone and have them check it for you.
2006-12-05 02:16:33 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋