crankshaft

2005 FORD FOCUS
129,000 MILES
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RONNIE THOMPSON
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My car has been starting cold, but when I stop and the engine is warm it struggles to start. I have looked at the crank sensor, the plug and wires were covered in oil from a leak somewhere. Could that be the problem? And will it be okay if I just clean the oil off.
Mar 13, 2016 at 11:19 AM
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HMAC300
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clean off the wires and scan for codes. Check the fuel pressure with a gauge most auto parts stores rent it.
Oct 8, 2018 at 3:08 PM
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RONNIE THOMPSON
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Thanks for the reply. Now I am stuck with a tripped immobilizer nothing at all, no cranking the key is not recognized. Will my spare key work (not fob)?
Oct 8, 2018 at 3:08 PM
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HMAC300
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the spare may work if not try resetting it, if no manual look online for your car to reset
Oct 8, 2018 at 3:08 PM
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