it just crank and not starting what could be the problem

Asked by Martin Dec 08, 2020 at 04:11 PM about the Ford Bantam

Question type: General

my 1.6 ford bantam rocam (2008 model) does not start. it crank but no start i
checked sparks/fuel they are ok. then i tried to tow it with another car then it
start and run smooth.but does not starts with key it just krank

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I had a few of these. The starter solenoid wire is running in the same channel as the crank angle sensor. When the starter solenoid is energized this induces a higher voltage into the crank angle sensor wiring. Move this solenoid wire out of the crank angle sensor wiring channel. Check the condition of the main starter cable from the battery to the starter. Clean the terminals and the amperage draw on this cable. Check the earth cable from the battery negative to the body and fit an extra earth cable from the battery Neg terminal to the gearbox.

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