Jon H. Posted June 17, 2014 Share Posted June 17, 2014 I just installed 1992 SVX 3.3 in my westfalia and the van fired right up and I was bleeding the coolant lines and the van shut off after about 15 mins of idling. I now get a code 11, crank angle sensor fault. I checked the continutiy between the sensor plug and the ecu and all was good. I will be replacing this in the next few days but what does this sensor effect? I get no injector pulse or no spark, is this what happens if the crank angle sensor goes? Thanks, Jon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
naru Posted June 17, 2014 Share Posted June 17, 2014 Yes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon H. Posted June 17, 2014 Author Share Posted June 17, 2014 Thanks! Jon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ivans imports Posted June 17, 2014 Share Posted June 17, 2014 can use a outback one in it's place more reliable Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fairtax4me Posted June 17, 2014 Share Posted June 17, 2014 Yes, crank sensors will affect fuel and spark. The ECU uses the sensor to determine crankshaft angle so it knows when to pulse injectors and when to fire the coils. Without crank sensor input, it has no clue where the crankshaft is in relation to the firing order, so it can't give the commands for proper fuel and spark timing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon H. Posted June 17, 2014 Author Share Posted June 17, 2014 (edited) can use a outback one in it's place more reliable Which year outback sensors will work? I've already ordered the PC203 but if it's cheaper then $160, if I have to replace it again I'll do that. What about the cam angle sensor PC180, is there a cheaper alternative then $160. Also, in case mine is pooched, would I be able to use an F9 ecu from a 1992 or 1995 legacy? It looks like the connectors are the same. I've read that there might be some differences with the injectors. But I could swap them too. There is a lot more of these at the scrap yard then SVXs! Thanks for the replies Jon Edited June 17, 2014 by Jon H. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon H. Posted June 20, 2014 Author Share Posted June 20, 2014 I installed the new sensor and it fired right up! Jon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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