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(Message started by: Firefox on Jan 25^th, 2009, 3:04pm)

Title: help
Post by Firefox on Jan 25^th, 2009, 3:04pm

Got a 16v 2l petrol manual Scorpio N reg. Was mis firing a bit this morning. Went and put fuel in and was running Ok. Just been out now and it wont start. Plenty of life in the battery but no spark. Had coils and wiring replaced 18 month ago. Any ideas please

Thanks
Kim

Title: Re: help
Post by scorpio_man on Jan 25^th, 2009, 4:59pm

hi there

sounds like a sensor is playing up (crankshaft?)

i'd check all the connections are on and there's no dampness in the wiring.

hth

Title: Re: help
Post by Seans_Dad on Jan 25^th, 2009, 6:52pm

Yup, I would plump for the CPS sensor too (Crankshaft Position Sensor)
These do tend to fail without warning, and not just on the Scorpio either. I have friends who own Jaguars that have had similar trouble. :(

Dan.

Title: Re: help
Post by Firefox on Jan 25^th, 2009, 8:07pm

thanks for the reply guys. Where is the CPS situated as not got a manual or anything for the car. Also anyone know the cost of a replacement one??

Cheers
Kim

Title: Re: help
Post by Simmo on Jan 25^th, 2009, 8:20pm

Have a read of This page (http://www.fordscorpio.co.uk/16vlooms.htm) and scroll down through the list of sensors then locate the relevant number on the engine diagram to see its general location. ;)