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Old 12-10-2012, 05:53 PM
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all dealer said on service report was "possible internal motor damage"
didn't give me any codes
i did change the oil and it felt clean,didn't feel anything(i rubbed my fingers through oil)
will try new sensor in a few days(when weather warms up a bit)
thanks wil let you know
 
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Old 12-10-2012, 07:41 PM
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I don't understand. You pulled the old one out, and didn't take another few minutes to replace it?? I would be dying to know if that was the problem!!!
 
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Old 12-11-2012, 09:17 AM
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I am curious where the "metal shavings" are from exactly...
 
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Old 12-11-2012, 02:26 PM
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metal shavings were on/around sensor, at the tip back about 1 inch
real fine ,small, pieces
 
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Old 12-11-2012, 02:29 PM
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saw the shavings around sensors and figured there was something definitely wrong so didn¨t bother trying new 1
 
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"Around" meaning outside of the part of the sensor that makes contact with the cam or inside?
 
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Old 12-11-2012, 06:50 PM
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when you pull sensor out,metal shavings were on the end of the sensor,which sits inside motor
put new sensor in
new oil and filter was already added
should i add 2 quarts extra ? (and what does that do ?)
will be trying to start it tomorrow (wednesday)
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Old 12-12-2012, 08:45 AM
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NO DO NOT "ADD 2 EXTRA QUARTS"!!!!

Just leave the drain plug off and pour two quarts in and let it drain out before closing it up and filling it up with 7 quarts.

NEVER OVERFILL YOUR OIL!
 
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So what happened?
 
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I actually am having the same issues. I just bought a new crankshaft position sensor this weekend because its so freakin' cold here, its getting installed at a shop right now. I will let you know who it goes, but I would go down that road also.
 


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