JTD Loose Connection Problem [crank sensor]
Hi Everyone
The sun is shining outside, the kids are wanting to go to the seaside but alas my trusty old steed, Stilo 1.9JTD 115BHP has let me down.
It keeps coming up with Loose connection. I've read all the other posts about loose connection so it could be anything from D4 connector, new battery, coils, or crankshaft sensor. I had a go at the D4 connector yesterday but that hasn't cured it, was going to have a go at the crankshaft connector but couldn't find it.... will look harder this afternoon.
My question is can it be anything to do with a thermostat problem ??
The symptoms are as follows, the car will run for approximately 3 miles and then cut out, alarming with "loose connection", if left for 15 mins it will restart no problem. If you attempt to restart straight after it has cut-out then the engine just turms over without starting.
The 3 miles before cutting out co-incides with the temp gauge reaching normal operating temp, ie right in the centre of the dial. May just be coincidence but the restarting after 15 mins could be temp affected ie engine cooling down...
I had a high coolant temp alarm about 3 weeks ago...just topped radiator up and that fault never reappeared...... just wondered if this could be connected...... some advise would be much appreciated, the car is booked into the Fiat garage on tuesday but would hate myself if it was something simple.
Hi Everyone
The sun is shining outside, the kids are wanting to go to the seaside but alas my trusty old steed, Stilo 1.9JTD 115BHP has let me down.
It keeps coming up with Loose connection. I've read all the other posts about loose connection so it could be anything from D4 connector, new battery, coils, or crankshaft sensor. I had a go at the D4 connector yesterday but that hasn't cured it, was going to have a go at the crankshaft connector but couldn't find it.... will look harder this afternoon.
My question is can it be anything to do with a thermostat problem ??
The symptoms are as follows, the car will run for approximately 3 miles and then cut out, alarming with "loose connection", if left for 15 mins it will restart no problem. If you attempt to restart straight after it has cut-out then the engine just turms over without starting.
The 3 miles before cutting out co-incides with the temp gauge reaching normal operating temp, ie right in the centre of the dial. May just be coincidence but the restarting after 15 mins could be temp affected ie engine cooling down...
I had a high coolant temp alarm about 3 weeks ago...just topped radiator up and that fault never reappeared...... just wondered if this could be connected...... some advise would be much appreciated, the car is booked into the Fiat garage on tuesday but would hate myself if it was something simple.