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Zetec crank sensor
AndyPump - 4/10/18 at 05:59 PM

Hi all,
I am fitting a zetec 1.6 silvertop to my Locost kit car with ME221 electronic box from Motorsport Electronics.
All is well apart from picking up a crank sensor signal. I have fitted a new crank sensor but still no luck. Does anybody have any ideas if the sensor needs adjustment?


zetec - 4/10/18 at 06:53 PM

Don't suppose this issue but just in case...the sensor/sensor mounting if different for manual and auto gearbox cars, just in case the engine was original fitted to a car with an auto box.


furryeggs - 4/10/18 at 07:43 PM

Have you tried swapping the wires around, i think the ford crank sensors are polarity sensitive.


perksy - 4/10/18 at 08:18 PM

As Above, Also have you probed for voltage at the sensor?


AndyPump - 5/10/18 at 05:23 AM

Hi all,
Thanks for replies, I will try reversing the connectors.
I have looked at the flywheel to try and see what triggers the crank sensor but there appears to be no magnets or holes on the flywheel ( I can see the flywheel with the starter motor off.) I am considering an external crank trigger on the crank pulley. Advice welcolm


rusty nuts - 5/10/18 at 06:53 AM

What flywheel are you using?


chris - 6/10/18 at 02:37 PM

there should be holes in the rear of the flywheel to trigger crank sensor as above what flywheel are you using



[Edited on 6/10/18 by chris]