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Help please! Crankshaft sensor
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kcooper
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Dec 21, 2010, 4:00 PM
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Help please! Crankshaft sensor
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I am in desperate need for some help please! I have a 2004 Kia Picanto with around 30 000 miles on the clock. I recently took it into a garage when it suddenly started juddering quite violently in all gears, eased only by lifting my foot off the accelerator. I was told the entire driveshaft needed reconditioning (all joints on both sides were worn apparently) which set me back £450. On the drive home from the garage the problem occurred again but worse, and I just managed to drive it home albeit very slowly!
The garage now reckon that a crankshaft sensor fault is causing an engine misfire. They say a replacement will cost £200+ with labour since the part needs to come from Kia and will take 2+ hours to fit.
My question is whether I am expected to pay for this? As far as I am concerned their work on the driveshaft was not essential (the symptoms clearly pointed to a misfire! There was never any noise when steering or problems with the gears) and a result of a misdiagnosis. Can I expect them to replace and fix the sensor for free? I paid them to fix my car, which they haven't!
I would be very grateful for any advice you can give me, this is an absolute nightmare!
Kirsten
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Tom Greenleaf
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Dec 21, 2010, 7:27 PM
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Re: Help please! Crankshaft sensor
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Yikes! 450 Pounds to replace "CV Half Shafts" we call them here. They don't sell this car in the states but here's what I think is similar for the whole shaft rebuilt and you get the core charge back. This pic will show up funny but they are just $59US ea. here!
Part Number:
6450   Price: $59.99
Core*Core value is the used part that manufacturers use for rebuilding. AutoZone charges the core value to customers because manufacturers include it in their prices. When you return your core to AutoZone, we'll refund your core charge.: $10.00
Total: $69.99 Application:
Right hand side (Sitting inside vehicle)
Without anti-lock brakes
Warranty:
Limited Lifetime Notes: 31-32mm Flange hex head spindle nut
STORE PICK UP SPECIAL ORDER SHIP TO HOME AVAILABLE 
Duralast Reman/CV Halfshaft Part Number:
6451  Price: $59.99
Core*Core value is the used part that manufacturers use for rebuilding. AutoZone charges the core value to customers because manufacturers include it in their prices. When you return your core to AutoZone, we'll refund your core charge.: $75.00
Total: $134.99 Application:
Left hand side (Sitting inside vehicle)
With manual transmission
Without anti-lock brakes
Warranty:
Limited Lifetime Notes: 31-32mm Flange hex head spindle nut
STORE PICK UP SPECIAL ORDER
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I wouldn't let a shop "reckon" it needs a crankshaft sensor without a code reading leading to that as a problem. I could check but isn't a Pound ( £ ) worth about $2US?
Big difference in needed both half shafts at 30,000 miles which doesn't seem realistic to me and now a CPS (crank postion sensor) is going to fix all this? I'd have another shop check this out if only for diagnosis,
T (USA)
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