Crankshaft Sensor

[Kingell]

I recently had an engine cutout - sadly my auto had hotlined as I overtook (only 50mph).

The AA took me home and the guy said "Crankshaft sensor" from his computer.

 

I bought one from a scrap yard (new one over £200!). It arrived with a nick in the wire.
The salesperson said "Try it and we'll replace it." So we did.

 

The fault wasn't cured so he sent a replacement. This hasn't fixed it. I've bought a reluctor wheel
in case. It's round and magnetic but some are toothed. Chrysler dealer says the part is correct.

 

Before we lift the engine has anyone any comments please?

 

[bigfrank]

didn't have the very same but had ours cut out at different intervals would restart after a couple of mins

my garage thought it was the cam sensor so that was done 1st but ended up as the crank sensor and that cured the problem

I did look on the net and a few others had similar problem

hope this is helpful

[Kingell]

Thanks for the reply. I'm still bothered about "toothed" and "magnetic".

The mechanic said he could see teeth through the sensor hole.
Has anyone bought a new sensor from China?