code 41

[killdrill]

code 41 problems-new cam sensor,harmonic balancer(looked at crank sensor)-do ya think it may be bad even though it look good,newplugs and wires,car has real problems starting and when it does if i tromp on the gas it dies, if i ease into it it run all day long so long as i dont turn it off

[HotZ28]

We need a little more information! I assume you have a PA and if so, is it an Ultra. What year and how many miles? Did you check the cam gear magnet while replacing the cam sensor? Did you have a code 41 before replacing the balancer?

[killdrill]

150,000 miles, i dont know that i had code 41 before the balancer, its a pa electra my wife sez, no i didnt ck the magnet, should i do that 1stsorry guys im new to these forums-theyre pretty neat though

[HotZ28]

Welcome to AF! It takes a little time & practice to get the hang of things here. Anything you need help with, feel free to ask.

We still need the year of the car. Do you know if the balancer you installed was a "China" brand, or OEM? The reason I ask, we have seen several aftermarket brands with an out of sync reluctor ring, on the backside of the balancer and that will trigger a code 41.

The car has 150K miles, do you know if the timing set (chain & gears) is original, or if it has been replaced. If it is original, you should check the magnet first, then consider having a new timing set installed!

You can not tell if the crank sensor is operating correctly, by "how it looks".
Usually, a funky crank sensor will cause random stalling.

[jrisebo]

For the crank sensor, has anyone ever changed it without using the special tool? I cant find to buy one thats cheap.

[HotZ28]

Originally Posted by jrisebo

For the crank sensor, has anyone ever changed it without using the special tool? I cant find to buy one thats cheap.

You may only need a puller like this once or twice in your life, so why pay big bucks for one. You can get one here for ten bucks that should do the job for the DIY mechanic.

[jrisebo]

I have the tool to pull the pully, its the tool to allign the crank sensor on the crank.