cant disconnect crank sensor..........another way of not starting needed
26 January 2019, 01:44 PM
#1
cant disconnect crank sensor..........another way of not starting needed
so my car has been sitting for around 6 weeks and its now time to get her started so i can use her again, my hands are that of king-kongs and i cannot get them in to the crank sensor to unplug it so i can build up the oil pressure. is there another way of not starting the car but turning it over?
a fuse perhaps or another sensor?
its a hawk 2007 sti
cheers
a fuse perhaps or another sensor?
its a hawk 2007 sti
cheers
26 January 2019, 02:28 PM
#4
I have the same problem.
I just take the alternator off now. You don't have to take it off fully either, just enough to be able to rotate it up to the right.
Basically, the method is:
Get a 12mm socket.
slacken off the bolts on the top right a turn or two.
Slacken the belt off (vertical bolt head on left).
Undo the bolt that goes horizontally on the left hand side, that locks the alternator to the tensioner you've just slackened off.
rotate alternator up to the right.
Should have enough space now.
Sounds like a lot of work, but it takes literally a minute when you've done it once, and it's better than swearing at the crank sensor.
I just take the alternator off now. You don't have to take it off fully either, just enough to be able to rotate it up to the right.
Basically, the method is:
Get a 12mm socket.
slacken off the bolts on the top right a turn or two.
Slacken the belt off (vertical bolt head on left).
Undo the bolt that goes horizontally on the left hand side, that locks the alternator to the tensioner you've just slackened off.
rotate alternator up to the right.
Should have enough space now.
Sounds like a lot of work, but it takes literally a minute when you've done it once, and it's better than swearing at the crank sensor.
26 January 2019, 02:32 PM
#5
I have the same problem.
I just take the alternator off now. You don't have to take it off fully either, just enough to be able to rotate it up to the right.
Basically, the method is:
Get a 12mm socket.
slacken off the bolts on the top right a turn or two.
Slacken the belt off (vertical bolt head on left).
Undo the bolt that goes horizontally on the left hand side, that locks the alternator to the tensioner you've just slackened off.
rotate alternator up to the right.
Should have enough space now.
Sounds like a lot of work, but it takes literally a minute when you've done it once, and it's better than swearing at the crank sensor.
I just take the alternator off now. You don't have to take it off fully either, just enough to be able to rotate it up to the right.
Basically, the method is:
Get a 12mm socket.
slacken off the bolts on the top right a turn or two.
Slacken the belt off (vertical bolt head on left).
Undo the bolt that goes horizontally on the left hand side, that locks the alternator to the tensioner you've just slackened off.
rotate alternator up to the right.
Should have enough space now.
Sounds like a lot of work, but it takes literally a minute when you've done it once, and it's better than swearing at the crank sensor.
26 January 2019, 02:38 PM
#6
Scooby Regular
6 weeks I would just turn the key pal unless it’s been forged up etc I’ve started mine up after 8 to 12 weeks I just put the negative terminal back on and start her up
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26 January 2019, 02:46 PM
#8
Scooby Regular
What oil in there mate?
im running 10/50 cfs millers so nicely coated allready so no probs
dont know if it’s same for the forged engines just saying as mine isn’t
in my ownership only time I take that plug off is when I change oil
im running 10/50 cfs millers so nicely coated allready so no probs
dont know if it’s same for the forged engines just saying as mine isn’t
in my ownership only time I take that plug off is when I change oil
26 January 2019, 04:20 PM
#14
Scooby Regular
26 January 2019, 05:35 PM
#15
If it's running the std ecu (even when mapped). Then just put throttle to the floor and then crank. It won't start as it cuts the fuel. All hawk onwardsdo this.
edit: it was the late JGM who told me about this. First time doing it I was still a bit nervous but works 100%.
edit: it was the late JGM who told me about this. First time doing it I was still a bit nervous but works 100%.
Last edited by Gambit; 26 January 2019 at 05:39 PM.
26 January 2019, 06:53 PM
#17
If it's running the std ecu (even when mapped). Then just put throttle to the floor and then crank. It won't start as it cuts the fuel. All hawk onwardsdo this.
edit: it was the late JGM who told me about this. First time doing it I was still a bit nervous but works 100%.
edit: it was the late JGM who told me about this. First time doing it I was still a bit nervous but works 100%.
26 January 2019, 06:58 PM
#18
so i went out armed with my new enigma lithium ion battery booster pack,connected it up and nothing............not even 1 revolution. i feel this battery booster pack may have been a waste of money. it was showing 4 lights (full power) so i assumed it would be ok. i have stuck it on charge over night and will try again 2moro, if it doesnt work then im ****ing returning it and going with old fashioned jump leads.
26 January 2019, 07:19 PM
#23
For me after an oil change, or if its been parked up a good few weeks I'll just give it about 5-10sec cranking just to get oil moving. Then ignition off, foot of throttle, and start as normal.
but if you're battery is weak it might not be best idea
if I was on the laptop id dig out the jgm post to confirm but I'm on the phone and search is crap on mobile site
26 January 2019, 07:30 PM
#24
you can crank for as long as you like it won't start while throttle is on the floor.bn
For me after an oil change, or if its been parked up a good few weeks I'll just give it about 5-10sec cranking just to get oil moving. Then ignition off, foot of throttle, and start as normal.
but if you're battery is weak it might not be best idea
if I was on the laptop id dig out the jgm post to confirm but I'm on the phone and search is crap on mobile site
For me after an oil change, or if its been parked up a good few weeks I'll just give it about 5-10sec cranking just to get oil moving. Then ignition off, foot of throttle, and start as normal.
but if you're battery is weak it might not be best idea
if I was on the laptop id dig out the jgm post to confirm but I'm on the phone and search is crap on mobile site
26 January 2019, 08:14 PM
#29
Usually a dead battery won't hold charge for as long after being recharged, and with weather getting colder will just take more out of it. Be as handy getting a new battery for £50odds you can pick up a bosch s4 battery. Cheaper again if you know someone in the trade. Then leaving the conditioner on the new one.
26 January 2019, 08:15 PM
#30
Usually a dead battery won't hold charge for as long after being recharged, and with weather getting colder will just take more out of it. Be as handy getting a new battery for £50odds you can pick up a bosch s4 battery. Cheaper again if you know someone in the trade. Then leaving the conditioner on the new one.