1.2 12v limp mode problem

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  1. Allan blythe New Member

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    Hi

    I've been trying to repair my dads car it won't come out of limp mode and takes a couple of attempt to start it's coming up with camshaft sensor fault I've tried 2 new ones in it and checked the wiring I've replaced the timing chain because I know that could cause it but it's still in limp mode does anyone know what I'm missing with this I'm running out of ideas
     
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    Tristan Paid Member Paid Member

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    Stretched or jumped timing chain?
    Might cause the cam and crank sensors to be out if sync.
    Or sensor wiring.
     
  3. Allan blythe New Member

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    Hi

    I've replaced the timing chain and checked the wiring and replaced the sensors and it's still in limp mode
     
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    Tristan Paid Member Paid Member

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    What fault codes?
     
  5. Allan blythe New Member

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    The bottom one was because I forgot to plug it in but the top one won't clear
     
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    rubjonny Administrator Staff Member Admin

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    when you say checked the wiring have to done full continuity test back to the ecu? are you 100% sure the timing marks are lined up perfectly
     
  8. Allan blythe New Member

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    Yes I checked it back to the ecu all the locking tools line up as they should so the chain is lined up
     
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    Tristan Paid Member Paid Member

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    I wonder are the gears keyed on or interference fit, and could they have slipped.. I'd be checking tdc through a plug hole.
     
  10. Allan blythe New Member

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    There not keyed but the timing is right I think I might just weigh it in I can't think anything else it could be it's like it don't want to be repaired
     
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    Common for wires to break in loom. Check loom near gearbox where it comes from engine and goes to body.
    You will have to remove loom tape to see damage.
    Usually where loom is held in place via brackets, rubs through wire as they are very thin.
    You don't have correlation errors so timing seems fine.
     
  12. Allan blythe New Member

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    Thanks I'll have a look tomorrow
     

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