Pre FL S8 cranks but wont start

Mick · #1 30th January 2011, 07:10 PM

I have an increasingly annoying problem where my car will crank but not start.

It is intermittent but has been getting steadily worse and is nigh on impossible to replicate except it does it at the worst possible times.

It doesnt matter whether the engine is hot or cold, has been stood 5 minutes or 5 days.

Once it fires it is fine, there are no misfires and runs as it should.

Anyone have any ides on where to start? no pun intended.

Also there are no error codes stored.

Thanks

Mick

Mick · #2 2nd February 2011, 08:27 PM

I think it's fixed. I've put a new crank sensor on (£107

) and it seems to be ok.

Only time will tell.

Architex_mA8tey · #3 2nd February 2011, 08:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mick

I think it's fixed. I've put a new crank sensor on (£107

) and it seems to be ok.

Only time will tell.

Hmm I wonder if my missus could do with a new crank sensor hmmm

PsYcHe · #4 3rd February 2011, 07:24 AM

I reckon she knows when you're about mate

Architex_mA8tey · #5 3rd February 2011, 10:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PsYcHe

I reckon she knows when you're about mate

LMAO!!!

Conan_the_Librarian · #6 3rd February 2011, 04:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by psyche

i reckon she knows when you're about mate

roflmao:rofl:

S8yot · #7 9th March 2011, 10:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mick

I think it's fixed. I've put a new crank sensor on (£107

) and it seems to be ok.

Only time will tell.

I seem to have the same problem on my 2001 S8. Car runs fine but on a couple of previous occasions hasn't wanted to start. No difference hot or cold. Car's at home but won't fire up. AA guy has checked and no spark. He mentioned he thought the likely cause is the sensor. I don't mind risking the £100 on a new one if I can fit it myself as it will avoid the cost of getting the car delivered to the garage. I would appreciate some pointers on fitting. DIY skills are fairly basic!