on my acura cl 3.0 that i did the timing belt and pump it runs when u start it i dont think the timing is off because the code is telling me that the crankshaft sensor is not working can that be the problem i can drive the car around the parking lot it just stalls when in park the motors rpms are way to low so do u think its the timing belt or the crank sensor i would love to know thanks

Asked by carlosdasilva66 Oct 20, 2013 at 03:32 PM about the 1997 Acura CL 3.0 FWD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

i know i was told the timing might be a couple tooth off but the motor starts and i can drive
it around the parking lot it doesnt back fire but when its in park it runs really low rpms and
sometimes stalls but the computer code says that the crankshaft sensor isnt working so
is it the belt or can it be the sensor plz let me know

2 Answers

I know I am seven years late but your timing is off as I am sure you eventually found out when you needed a new motor. This is a common but very costly rookie mistake that I happened to have made myself on an 03 Accord v6. If you are even a tooth off the engine will run horribly due to it being an interference engine. You are damaging it every time you drive it. The crankshaft sensor code is on because the computer is sensing that the crankshaft is in the improper position so the car thinks its the sensor but really it is the crankshaft itself being slightly off. Guys, if you aren’t sure bring it into a shop. You will SAVE money in the end. I happen to have a 1997 Acura CL myself and love the car. It is a shame that yours died. RIP

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