2002 Ford Fiesta 1.4 zetec - ford fiesta wont start

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Mon 21 Jan 2013 15:20
2002 Ford Fiesta 1.4 zetec - ford fiesta wont start - loadsofpugs

Rac came out said crankshaft sensor. Removed and checked resistence should be 399 ohms, getting 388 which is not too far away cleaned clutch dust fom it & replaced it engine still not starting.Fuel pump runs whe ignition switched on, but no spark at plugs. No voltage at coil low voltage pin 2 when cranking.

Could this still be crankshaft sensor?

All help appreciated Iain

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Mon 21 Jan 2013 20:08
2002 Ford Fiesta 1.4 zetec - ford fiesta wont start - MikeTorque

Do you have a fault code ?

If it's the crankshaft sensor are you seeing a red engine light ?

It could be a faulty coil. Check/test the voltage before and after the coil to assess.

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Mon 21 Jan 2013 22:00
2002 Ford Fiesta 1.4 zetec - ford fiesta wont start - elekie&a/c doctor

Unlikely to be a crank sensor.With ignition on,there should be a power supply to the centre pin of the coil connector.If it is missing,then I would suggest you check the fuses behind the glovebox.hth

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Tue 22 Jan 2013 07:31
2002 Ford Fiesta 1.4 zetec - ford fiesta wont start - loadsofpugs

Have checked all engine related fuses, and as already stated no feed at coi,l have also tried another coil.Feed for coil comes from fuel pump relay could it be a break in wiring or even ECM

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Tue 22 Jan 2013 13:05
2002 Ford Fiesta 1.4 zetec - ford fiesta wont start - elekie&a/c doctor

As The ignition coil is supplied from the same relay that powers the fuel pump,there could be a fault in the wiring to the coil.Don't forget that the feed is only momentary when the ignition is first turned on.The Pcm switches the relay,so i don't think this is the problem.hth

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Wed 23 Jan 2013 21:20
2002 Ford Fiesta 1.4 zetec - ford fiesta wont start - loadsofpugs

Could it be cam sensor?

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Thu 24 Jan 2013 20:14
2002 Ford Fiesta 1.4 zetec - ford fiesta wont start - loadsofpugs

FIXED

Checked Cam Sensor OK

Battery had gone flat trying to start car,took battery off to charge it overnight

Put it back on this morning car started.

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Thu 24 Jan 2013 20:44
2002 Ford Fiesta 1.4 zetec - ford fiesta wont start - Paul87

How old is the battery, might be worth buying a new one. unless you left your lights on or soemthing. It sounds like it might be coming to the end of its useful life.

Edited by Paul87 on 24/01/2013 at 20:45

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Thu 24 Jan 2013 21:13
2002 Ford Fiesta 1.4 zetec - ford fiesta wont start - MikeTorque

Did the RAC person check the battery ?
How did they conclude it was the crankshaft sensor ?

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