Crank sensor
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Crank sensor
Got question got 2007 2.2 motor with 260000 had my timing chain done about 90000 mile used Cloyes parts ok the car start up on a dime runs no noise can get up to 40 mph but struggles to to get up to 60 mph like it has no power .. so my question is it has P0016 code so with with crank sensor not working right that it will retard the timing ? Which will effect the motor to produce power ? Got it at the shop to check it out .. I think a chain should last more then 90000 because the last one was done at 170000 the original chain .. also the crank sensor is original one at 260000 .. thanks
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The crank sensor is a coil of wire sealed in epoxy; do you think mileage would matter?
P0016 means that the crank sensor doesn't agree with the cam sensor, yes it could be that one of those coils of wire wore out; but what are the odds they would wear out faster than a chain running high speed against 3 sprockets?
Did you replace the sprockets then?
P0016 means that the crank sensor doesn't agree with the cam sensor, yes it could be that one of those coils of wire wore out; but what are the odds they would wear out faster than a chain running high speed against 3 sprockets?
Did you replace the sprockets then?
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The crank sensor is a coil of wire sealed in epoxy; do you think mileage would matter?
P0016 means that the crank sensor doesn't agree with the cam sensor, yes it could be that one of those coils of wire wore out; but what are the odds they would wear out faster than a chain running high speed against 3 sprockets?
Did you replace the sprockets then?
P0016 means that the crank sensor doesn't agree with the cam sensor, yes it could be that one of those coils of wire wore out; but what are the odds they would wear out faster than a chain running high speed against 3 sprockets?
Did you replace the sprockets then?
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Yes the timing chain was done at 170000 then the balance chain gave out at 230000 then replaced that so that was done 30000 miles ago .. so I only got 90000 on the timing chain ..now the car sits at 2600000 with this problem
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Logically it is very possible the balance chain being replaced is the cause of the P0016.
The timing chain is off by one tooth, causing the crank sensor to do its job and tell the ECM there is a problem.
Pull the front engine cover and the valve cover to verify.
The timing chain is off by one tooth, causing the crank sensor to do its job and tell the ECM there is a problem.
Pull the front engine cover and the valve cover to verify.
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Ok so the balance chain is we’re the tension rides on .. so if the tensioner went bad so I replace it and have the motor re timed .. like I said the car starts right up idols fine rev the motor no noise can drive to about 40 mph but trying to get to 60 mph it struggles .. it s are second car that we need so thanks for any help here
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The balance chain drives the balance shafts and the water pump, the timing chain drives the camshafts and aligning the timing with the crankshaft
https://www.chevyhhr.net/forums/how-...in-kits-60394/
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The balance chain drives the balance shafts and the water pump, the timing chain drives the camshafts and aligning the timing with the crankshaft
https://www.chevyhhr.net/forums/how-...in-kits-60394/
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The balance chain only keeps a 4 cylinder engine from self destructing and has it's own tensioner inside the cover. And drives the water pump. Wear on it is minimal.
I guess it could makes so much vibration that the sensors would limit rpm.
I guess it could makes so much vibration that the sensors would limit rpm.