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Old Aug 6, 2022 | 03:23 PM
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CRANK NO START QUESTIONS

NEED HELP..........1997 FORD E150 5.4L DIAGNOSING CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR---REMOVED HARNESS CONNECTOR TO CHECK SUPPLY VOLTAGE ASSUMED 12V DC---REMOVED INSULATION FOR TEST--NO READING BETWEEN WIRES BUT EACH WIRE TO GROUND READS 1.55V--CANNOT FIND ANY BREACH IN HARNESS WIRING BACK TO PCM. WHERE TO GO NEXT???? BILL AND YES THE KEY WAS ON AND NORMAL DASH LIGHTS AND DINGER APPEARED
 
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Old Aug 7, 2022 | 10:05 AM
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Well, there is no power going to the CKP
it's a magnetic pickup type sensor that puts out DC voltage (millivolts) with a glitch in the matrix where the tooth is missing
Some of the fancier ones they call a hall effect sensor and they put out a square sine wave. Both about the same no power in
If you have a code for the CKP or CMP's replace them
There are pinpoint tests for the codes you could do first
 
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Old Aug 7, 2022 | 10:36 AM
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THE ONLY CODE IS A PO125 THAT I DON'T THINK IS CONNECTED TO THE PROBLEM. tHE VAN RAN FINE 2 HRS EARLIER THEN CRANK NO START. SINCE THERE IS NO POWER TO THE CKP COULD THE PCM HAVE TAKEN A CRAP?? AND IS THERE A WAY TO TEST IT?? BILLYBOB
 
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Old Aug 7, 2022 | 02:21 PM
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Yes, The scan tool should be able to read the CKP pid but if no code then why?
Have you checked the fuel pressure?
What makes you want to check the CKP?
You should check a few pids if you have access to a capable scan tool
That P0125 is just coolant not up to temp. It needs a thermostat most likely
That could have fouled your plugs if you let it
Have you tried to start it with your foot to the floor?
Check your fuel pressure
 
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Old Aug 7, 2022 | 11:00 PM
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Yes, The scan tool should be able to read the CKP pid but if no code then why?
Have you checked the fuel pressure?
What makes you want to check the CKP?
You should check a few pids if you have access to a capable scan tool
That P0125 is just coolant not up to temp. It needs a thermostat most likely
That could have fouled your plugs if you let it
Have you tried to start it with your foot to the floor?
Check your fuel pressure
Good call, because sometimes a code is a starting point for us to further our testing of systems and chasing gremlins.
I wonder if your engine has an ignition excitor, which could possibly go bad. When a Honda exciter goes bad it is done.
I would check to see if your engine will start by spraying carb cleaner into an intake manifold vacuum port to check for spark.
 
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Old Aug 8, 2022 | 10:20 AM
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Thanks for your reply. I suspected the CKP because without it working you would have no fuel or spark. Since there is no voltage present to the CKP connector with key on, that increased my suspicion. The van was running fine with only P0125 as the only code showing on the OBDII scan tool when the engine was shut off. I can hear the fuel pump running for a short time when the ignition is first turned on so if it's not getting fuel then the PCM is not telling the injectors to go either. I am not an expert just back yard mechanic, so That is my best guess. I'm 74 and a 6 volt guy living in a 12 volt world. Any other conjecture would be interesting. Thanks for all or any help. Bill
 
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Old Aug 8, 2022 | 10:26 AM
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Well, if you can hear the fuel pump running that is a good sign
It may not be building pressure though (sometimes the little hose between the pump and sender tube ruptures)
Check the pressure
Have you tried the flood clear start procedure (holding the gas pedal to the floor) to start it?
Research noid light then just use a test light to check for blinking voltage at the injectors in crank
Pull a easy to get to coil out and check for spark. You will need to ground the plug
Good luck
 
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Old Aug 8, 2022 | 02:06 PM
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Evidently you don't think that the lack of 12v reference voltage at the CKP is a concern, why is that?
 
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It is because vref does not hit the ckp
It's a 2 wire sensor that puts out voltage
It has no vref
 
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Vref only hits a few sensors like the tp and the evr, evp
And vref is only 5.5 volts
So that is why I was wondering the same thing
Why you be looking for 12volts when there is not even 5,5 volts being supplied?
 
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Thank you for your reply. The reason was that my Haynes manual and other FTE replies stated that there should be battery voltage at the connector. This is the only reason I suspected the CKP or the PCM. Bill
 
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Weoo,
Haynes is sometimes useful is all I can say about that
Have you got it to start yet?
 
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NO did not start---tow truck on the way. Bill
 
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