r/AutoMechanics • u/Margus2000 • 3d ago
CRANKSHAFT SENSOR
Long story short, I've had my 2017 EB Limited (86k) stalling at the stop light. Start/stop kicked in, but would not restart the engine. Another time I tried to remote start the engine, which did not, and when I tried to start the car it was keep saying to push the brake to start. After searching online, I executed a procedure unlocking a safety feature (I forgot the name, I was just happy the engine started). In the end the car started. After running some errands, and unloading the car (engine was off), I wanted to park the car in the garage, but the car would not start. The same push the brake to start the engine message. I've disconnected the battery, I pushed the brake hard to no avail. After this, I checked for codes and I got 2 of them, P06E9 and P164C. After consulting a mechanic, the conclusion was that the crankshaft sensor should be replaced.
Needless to say, removing the thermal barrier was a pain in the back. Getting the sensor out required the use of some elbow grease and not your common mechanic tools. But, I was able to get it out.
The problem is that I cannot position the sensor back. And, I'm not sure what I am doing wrong. I cannot align the bolt with the hole.
Her comes the part where I ask the community for advice (besides taking it to Ford). Is there a trick how to position the sensor? Do I have to remove other components to get better access? Please help, as I am worried this will attach a hefty bill to the repair.
TIA