Thread: Crank Angle Sensor

Well both are somewhat correct.

The 3.9 does not have a crank angle sensor as such, as a crank angle sensor takes the timing directly from the front or rear of the crankshaft to the ECU which fires the coils directly.This is in later models like Disco 2 and RR38A

The distributor fires the cylinders mechanically, after the ignition pickup send a signal to the ignition module which fires the coil.
So the ignition module is most probably your problem and the parts bloke had the right part.
Regards Philip A

I agree with Philip. The crank angle sensor didn't come along until the P38A and, subsequently, the Disco 2 - neither of which have a distributor.

Originally Posted by PhilipA

Well both are somewhat correct.

The 3.9 does not have a crank angle sensor as such, as a crank angle sensor takes the timing directly from the front or rear of the crankshaft to the ECU which fires the coils directly.This is in later models like Disco 2 and RR38A

The distributor fires the cylinders mechanically, after the ignition pickup send a signal to the ignition module which fires the coil.
So the ignition module is most probably your problem and the parts bloke had the right part.
Regards Philip A

Thanks Phillip, where is the ignition module located and are they hard to DIY fit??.

Also can you tell me where the plug??? is located that they plug the scanner in for fault codes, so The next time I can show them where it is.

He had a list of where they are but could'nt find it:

5pin 14-CUX - Behind trim panel in front of drivers door.
3pin Electronic EGR - Behind trim panel in front of drivers door.
3PIN mems mpI - Engine bay next to ECU
5pin (blue) ABS - Behind trim panel in front of drivers door
4pin Airbag - Below steering wheel behind trim panel
16pin - Drivers side of centre console above pedals.

Which one is it please for the fault codes.

Again many thanks
Rich

Originally Posted by p38arover

I agree with Philip. The crank angle sensor didn't come along until the P38A and, subsequently, the Disco 2 - neither of which have a distributor.

Thank god I didn't pay their wonderfull knowledge

Well I installed the new ignition module last night, it was a bit fiddly to do due to it's location.

The good news is that it started first go, but I decided against a test drive in the dark, so will go for a spin today and am keeping my fingers crossed.

Regards
Rich

The Lucas ignition module is a well known weak point in the V8 D1. It's a shame that Bee Utey didn't see this thread and point you to his very well documented Bosch conversion.

Not good news, went for a test run after about 9km same problem it just loses power and cut out.

This time when I restarted it, I just sat there and let it idle for about 10min all of a sudden it started idling fast the tacho would go up to around 1400rpm and if I just feathered the throttle the tacho would drop down to under 800rpm, take the foot off the throttle and tacko goes back up to around 1400rpm - if I continued to push the throttle it would just die.

More thoughts/ideas please as starting to tear the hair out.

Regards
Rich

Originally Posted by sheerluck

The Lucas ignition module is a well known weak point in the V8 D1. It's a shame that Bee Utey didn't see this thread and point you to his very well documented Bosch conversion.

Any chance you could put up a link please? I would be interested in this with some of the little niggles I'm having. I have a blue dizzy cap, what's the story with them?
Thanks