Engine suddenly cuts off (2.0 CDTi)

[Yorkshire GOC]

Originally Posted by DKR

Thank all for your suggestions,


When I returned today, it started @first try - drove home without any issues...


SO:

@Mike:
Do you think it could *not* be the sensor or the wiring?
(I was just about to order a new sensor before I saw your post)


@Yorkshire:
Do you still (after Mike's input) think cam shaft sensor and/or wiring could be the culprit?



@trikey:
I saw a tut on this yesterday somewhere on the net - 4" tubes, not starting the engine (disconnect the cam shaft sensor connector, I think it was, to prevent the engine from starting), but just cranking it for about 10 secs.
However, I consulted an auto workshop today, they said that would not be sufficient - I should use bottles, *and* start the engine...
Do you have any thought on that?




Thanks again from a RoverLoving, but not AutoTech mind

Hi - i defer to Mike's knowledge re the CAM sensor - so back to the fact she started cold - it could be injector leak back so you will need a leak back test kit to confirm or disregard this as the cause. But it could also be a failing crankshaft censor which if faulty stops sending data to the ECM and the engine is then switched off causing a stall - again if faulty they fail at temperature - if you stall/cut out again turn her over and see if the tachygraph needle flickers or not - if it stays still this to me points to a crank sensor problem as no RPM data is being produced for the ECM and the engine cuts out/fails to start.