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My 2000 model 3l V6 Colt bakkie keeps on flooding with fuel. I've replaced the crank shaft sensor, by-passed the dastek unichip, replaced the ignitor and much more. This all started after I've replaced the battery. I did however try to start the bakkie with a flat battery. It's currently at the agents and they take their time. Please help me. It keeps on flooding and battle to start.
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I doubt it as you have stated that it shows a calibration fault . This will be from the variable valve timing assembly on the cam shaft/s that is altering the valve timing. The timing chain may be faulty but you should be hearing it to be that bad.
If you have replaced the crank sensor and the code comes back, it may be a problem with the wiring harness or connector, or the plate the sensor reads.
have you actually measured the fuel pressure with a gauge ? you may have fuel pressure to the eye but not enough to run. also is your fuel filter been replaced ? Your car could possibly be in theft mode also, which you would have to leave key on for 30 min. i believe, someone will have to clarify this for me. then shut off and cycle it again but not to start position. I will read up and get back to you
From what i've seen over the years with the Chryslers i've encountered. Your describing to the "T" what appears to be a bad Crank Sensor. I will bet money that if you replace the crank sensor it will solve your problem. BUT...Also know that a bad fuel pump can do exactly what you describe in your statement. Once the pump get hot it gets to acting stupid, but yet again so can the Crank Sensor. Still, my money is on the Crank Sensor.
I have been experiencing the same problem in the same model upon checking the fault codes I've found the temp sensor, crank, and cam sensor error codes. I've been aware of the temp sensor for sometime the other two error codes are new and go with the problem getting worse - about to replace the temp, the local agent said he's aware of this and often this is the issue with the fuel mixture becoming incorrect due to the spike in the temp sensor after a run.
I'll fix this first and see what error codes remain, and how the problem is affected.
I agree that it's probably the Crankshaft Position Sensor (CPS). Without the pulse from this sensor, you vehicle will never start. Sometimes water from a leaking water pump will run down onto this sensor and cause it to fail.
You can go to MSN Auto for your vehicle and under the "Reliability" tab you will see the same thing regarding the CPS (listed under Engine issues).
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