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VN cranks but wont start!!!!!!!!

redlion05

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Hi there peoples

My Vn Calais is temporarily having starting issues. On the rare ocassion ( ie at coles), my car will crank but not start. I usually wait for 30mins for the car to cool down and it'll start again or when my mum arrives and jump starts the car.

Ive been told that it could be my 'crankshaft angle sensor' by my uncle but im wondering if it could be something else. Any suggestions?

Also, the engine has a habit of stalling while driving long distances. Unsure if this problem is caused by the same thing.

Much appreciated for everyones help
Brendan
 

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Highly likely to be the crank angle sensor they tend to play up when they get hot throw some water on them or let it cool down they'll work again
 

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Cheers mate!

Im going down to bursons to get a new crankshaft angle sensor. Hopefully it resolves my problems. Have you had the same problem with your car?
 

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Yeah, definitely sounds like a CAS.

When you get it, make sure you tell the person that it's a Series 2 VN. They're different CAS'.
 

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have fun removing the harmonic balancer u need a half decent puller for that. i have a big arsed puller if anyone wants to change one in perth
 

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Hey there,

My Vn calais cranks but won't start, New crank angle sensor, New coil packs, done, fuses and relays, New fuel rail, it just doesn't kick over? Anything suggestion on what could the problem?
 

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Hey there,

My Vn calais cranks but won't start, New crank angle sensor, New coil packs, done, fuses and relays, New fuel rail, it just doesn't kick over? Anything suggestion on what could the problem?

you getting any injector fire or spark to the leads? have you explored the anti theft system? you should have a key next to the boot release button in the glovebox. sometimes they play up and cause the anti theft system to come on. is the dash blinking "press key" when you try to start the car?
 
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