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Engine management / Connecting my camshaft position sensor makes my engine die. Why?
« on: November 30, 2010, 08:46:10 PM »
I have been working on my M42 engine for some time now. I have replaced the head the sprockets, chain, and rails. Everything was built but when I went to turn it on it would not start. I tried disconnecting the crankshaft sensor and that did not fix the problem. I pluged it back in then unplugged the camshaft positioin sensor and the engine started.
I figured that the sensor had gone bad so I ordered a new one but when I connect it the engine still turns off.I still have the same problem.
I tried dissconnecting everything and connecting it again then crank it but nothing. the car will start without the camshaft position sensor but I am sure it would run a lot smoother. I have no idea what to do. On the internet, everyone says all you have to do is just plug the new one in but it is not working that way.
I tried getting the car up past 45 then I stopped and connnected the wire and the engine shut off.
Any ideas on what could be going on? Is there something that I am missing?
I figured that the sensor had gone bad so I ordered a new one but when I connect it the engine still turns off.I still have the same problem.
I tried dissconnecting everything and connecting it again then crank it but nothing. the car will start without the camshaft position sensor but I am sure it would run a lot smoother. I have no idea what to do. On the internet, everyone says all you have to do is just plug the new one in but it is not working that way.
I tried getting the car up past 45 then I stopped and connnected the wire and the engine shut off.
Any ideas on what could be going on? Is there something that I am missing?