geeves wrote:I see a lot of vac hoses on that engine but really my money is on the ecu which isnt a good place to start. Can you get a code while cranking? May have to use a scanner
Yes vac hoses sprout out everywhere and none are new too. Ive checked them all over and none are leaking.
Unfortunately i dont get any CEL code apart from the all clear 1-2 flash.
Ive found the Crankshaft position sensor, it definitely wasnt designed as priority for maintenance on it. Its on the drivers side (left side looking at the car from the front in NZ). Its under the exhaust manifold and by the engine mount and in front of the oil dipstick tube. To undo it was no joy. The tire came off and then i accessed it through the wheel well. i used a 10mm socket with a UJ on it as you cant get a straight run at it due to metal brake lines. If you have a thin walled 10mm spanner you might be able to fit it on and access it from under to the rear. To remove it i pried it off with a screwdriver and then ran the gauntlet by shoving my hand in the tiny gap to pull it out.
I had traced the wires from it earlier and had 12V and neg on them and i couldnt get anything on the signal wire, i think i should of being able to get a Vac signal but i might be wrong there. Im going to try and get one second hand or on ebay as they arent too bad $20 brand new on that compared to a shop.
Im not very certain here Geeves so will think about the ECU too thanks