A few weeks ago I started the car and drove about 200 metres down the street and it stalled on me, it started back up first go but stalled again immediately.
Managed to get it pushed back up the hill home just as the RAC showed up, said there was an engine fault code and went on his way. I bought a cheap obd reader and managed to pull up the error P0321. I'm not sure how accurate these things are but after a bit of a google it points to a crankshaft sensor that might have failed.
A further google for how to replace it was a bit confusing, i've had issues trying to even locate it at the moment with it not being in the places suggested on the google. I have a replacement sensor (it was only around £50 so figured may as well buy it incase it's a simple fix).
What i'd like to ask is if anyone has experienced this particular issue as most threads I can find where the crankshaft sensor is at fault, their cars would run but just stall/struggle at a certain RPM, mine will start the first try (after a days rest) and stall after 2-3 seconds (OR immediately if I touch the accelerator). Some threads also point to potential water damage, the issue started after a week of pretty solid rainfail and the bonnet underside cover was drenched (it's since been removed/dried/replaced & the car covered to prevent anymore damage).
I've been trying to get quotes from folk to come take a look at it as my DIY experience is pretty much limited to changing breaks/batteries but as it's Christmas i've had a nightmare even getting a reply from places and I desperately need the car back running.
Any input would be appreciated.
Managed to get it pushed back up the hill home just as the RAC showed up, said there was an engine fault code and went on his way. I bought a cheap obd reader and managed to pull up the error P0321. I'm not sure how accurate these things are but after a bit of a google it points to a crankshaft sensor that might have failed.
A further google for how to replace it was a bit confusing, i've had issues trying to even locate it at the moment with it not being in the places suggested on the google. I have a replacement sensor (it was only around £50 so figured may as well buy it incase it's a simple fix).
What i'd like to ask is if anyone has experienced this particular issue as most threads I can find where the crankshaft sensor is at fault, their cars would run but just stall/struggle at a certain RPM, mine will start the first try (after a days rest) and stall after 2-3 seconds (OR immediately if I touch the accelerator). Some threads also point to potential water damage, the issue started after a week of pretty solid rainfail and the bonnet underside cover was drenched (it's since been removed/dried/replaced & the car covered to prevent anymore damage).
I've been trying to get quotes from folk to come take a look at it as my DIY experience is pretty much limited to changing breaks/batteries but as it's Christmas i've had a nightmare even getting a reply from places and I desperately need the car back running.
Any input would be appreciated.
