Hello all you clever people, pulling my hair out!

I have a 2001 Multipla JTD (Diesel) which has always started ok. Over the last few weeks it has started cutting out usually when stopped at traffic lights, initially it resarted after a few cranks but now when it happens it takes at least 10 minutes before it will restart but then runs ok until it cuts out again.

I have just changed the fuel, oil, air filters and new oil still the same. I dont think it is a fuel problem as I have loosened the nut on the injector and fuel flow is fine. Spoken to everyone who might know what it is but they just scratch their heads.

When its running its fine, no black/blue or white smoke, it just keeps cutting out and now I have stopped using it.

Any help would be great.

Thanks.

do a search for the crank sensor.

exact same problem as i had, its the crank shaft sensor mate, they cost you 29.95 from fiat brand new, and takes around 1 hour to fit i have no macanical experience and i done mine, although it was a bit tricky, but got there in the end, and my multipla runs fine now, mine was off road for 10 months because we didn't know what was wrong with it untill i joined this forum lol

2nd person to suggest the crank sensor, will pick one up tomorrow and give it a go. Hoperfully a further £30 and I can have the family taxi back on the road.

Many thanks.

yeah mate, don't worrie, i was thinking exact same as you, but i have done alot of research and it seems its a common fault on JTD engine for multipla, get your self a crank sensor and away you go mate 100% garentee for you.

This is how i fixed mine... with the help of this very guide https://www.fiatforum.com/punto-guides/147923-fiat-jtd-crank-rpm-sensor-removal-replacement.html

Crank sensor. Just had mine done. Parts and labour inc VAT £68

vincenze said:

Crank sensor. Just had mine done. Parts and labour inc VAT £68

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Not Bad ... but could have saved your self 38 quid by doing it your self lol

I know. I'll do my own MAF and EGR clean though.

Thanks everyone, changed the sensor last night, bit of a pig to fit, took longer to disconnect the old one than fitting the new one as the plug end is in a stupid place.

Anyways used it all day today and back to normal, fingers crossed.

Many thanks.

Mr Hall said:

Thanks everyone, changed the sensor last night, bit of a pig to fit, took longer to disconnect the old one than fitting the new one as the plug end is in a stupid place.

Anyways used it all day today and back to normal, fingers crossed.

Many thanks.

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Glad to hear it mate, i had same trouble taking old 1 off but then realised i had to take a 13ml nut out to get it completly off, but got there in the end, and mine works fine, so will yours Glad you fixed it mate