Can anyone tell me or send me a picture or diagram of where the crankshaft sensor is please. Had engine fault code of P0016 and i have changed the camshaft sensor but still got the same fault code. Any help would be greatly appreciated
Nope.. no chain noise on cold startup, idle is normal and car running fine. Error Code (P0016) clears after a while but repeatedly comes back again.Had any other symptoms like Bank1 sensor A or lumpy idling or bad acceleration? Engine Timing out of correlation?
Yes, was thinking of replacing the tensioner as a matter of preventative maintenance anyways Doesn't sound or feel like the chain so hopefully replacing the cam & crank sensors and the tensioner might sort this EML & P00016 codeYep could be right but if its a static code after fitting a new sensor think about the timing chain tensioner as these are a known failure on the Princes before you decide to change the chain its a lot cheaper option
My issue is that my chain is quiet, no noise at all on cold startup. Think I'll proceed by replacing the cam & crank sensors and go from thereMy tensioner was goosed at 33.565 so they are a problem to watch out for some owners think its the chains but these tensioners are a piston which press which over time becomes stiff as a corpse & don't put any tension on the chain hence you get a rattle but not a timing issue
See BlackcapBobs post I got mine out & you need a locking pin for the flywheel (A mini has the same type) & some patience but its doable if you have the knack of mechanics etc The Tensioner is in the back of the engine so be prepared to swear a few expletives as room is on a budget where your hands are concernedIs replacing the tensioner a "pop out" exercise? I thought that it was at the back of the engine and is difficult to access and involves removing a few parts to get at it.
Thanks.. That's my plan of actionI measured mine against the length of the new one & it was almost seized so a massive difference If there is no Rattle then leave it in & see how the sensor issue turns out you have 68 mm of chain wear before they both need to be replaced by that time the cold start rattle will be the best indicator of failure on the horizon
Do you need to lock the flywheel/crank if your not adjusting the timing (chain) and just removing the tensioner?See BlackcapBobs post I got mine out & you need a locking pin for the flywheel (A mini has the same type) & some patience but its doable if you have the knack of mechanics etc The Tensioner is in the back of the engine so be prepared to swear a few expletives as room is on a budget where your hands are concerned
I did Tom via the flywheel. It's the top hole in the housing. However, after changing the tensioner I went to take the fly wheel tool out of the housing and it had fell on the floor during the process There is only one cam sensor on the 156. It's the VVT solenoid at the back of the engine right next to the tensioner.Do you need to lock the flywheel/crank if your not adjusting the timing (chain) and just removing the tensioner?
Hi Dave,I did Tom via the flywheel. It's the top hole in the housing. However, after changing the tensioner I went to take the fly wheel tool out of the housing and it had fell on the floor during the process There is only one cam sensor on the 156. It's the VVT solenoid at the back of the engine right next to the tensioner.
I wont lie it's a devil of a job to change age the VVT. BTW dont try to adjust the tensioner it will mash the washer just pop a new tensioner in it comes with new washer. If you are going to do either message me and I'll help you along.
I had no errors on the OBD reader and no engine light on and no other symptoms. I only changed it because I was chasing an oil leak. With the timing chain tensioner being the most likely cause of the leak in that area I changed it for a new one. But as I had taken all the pipe work off the throttle body inlet I decided to change the VVT as well and as you can see it was leaking oil anyway. Its no suprise that after changing both the oil leak dissapeared. If you look at the diagram below H is the Camshaft Position SensorHi Dave,
Remember you telling me about this. Didn't realise the VVT was the cam sensor What errors were you getting again re your VVT requiring you to change it? I'll get in touch when i'm gonna do either/both of these