Crank no start

2006 LINCOLN ZEPHYR
198,000 MILES • 3.0L • V6 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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AH8007
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Replaced timing chain on the car listed above. the car cranks but won't start. Getting no spark from ignition coils. Ignition coil are getting voltage. No voltage from camshaft or crankshaft position sensors.
What could cause this?
Jan 1, 2020 at 3:50 PM
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BMDOUBLE
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Have you checked to see if your pulse wheel is in place?
Jan 1, 2020 at 6:28 PM
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AH8007
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I put it on. But is there certain way it slides on or something? Like how do you know if it's installed wrong?
Jan 1, 2020 at 11:54 PM
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2. Caution: This pulse wheel is used in several different engines. Install the pulse wheel with the keyway in the slot stamped "30RFF" (orange in color). This is the actual warning from the repair manual procedure.
Jan 2, 2020 at 1:43 PM
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AH8007
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I'll have to take the timing cover off to check. Could I have possibly damage something if I have the pulse wheel installed wrong?
Jan 2, 2020 at 2:01 PM
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The pulse wheel alone being off won't damage an engine, only if the mechanical timing is off.
Jan 2, 2020 at 2:05 PM
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Do I have to move the crank/key to a certain position if the pulse wheel is installed wrong or will I just be able to remove the pulse wheel and install it the right way without moving crank/key?
Jan 2, 2020 at 6:34 PM
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You should be able to move the wheel without removing the key.
Jan 3, 2020 at 7:02 PM
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AH8007
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Thanks you were right. I didn't have the pulse wheel on right. Car starts right up now. Thank you
Jan 4, 2020 at 2:47 AM
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Rad! You're welcome!
Jan 5, 2020 at 4:56 PM
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Zephyr starts up fine off a cold start. Car runs good while driving but after the car warms up it dies at idle sometimws. Also have to jump start the car to get it back running. After it starts up it runs fine for another 10 min then does it again.
What could cause this? Also no trouble codes either.
Jan 8, 2020 at 3:20 PM
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Test your charging system and make sure that there were no grounds or other connectors forgotten about during re-assembly. Also make sure the battery terminals are clean and tight.
Jan 9, 2020 at 10:01 AM