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Transit poor starting and stalling

My 2009 Ford Transit with a gasoline engine is starting poorly, and the engine sometimes stalls when idling. The check engine light is also on. It's got about 109,633 km on it. I suspect it might be the camshaft sensor. Could it be the encoder wheel on the camshafts?

A 2009 Ford Transit with a gasoline engine is experiencing poor starting and stalling issues, with the check engine light on. The suspected cause is a faulty camshaft sensor or possibly the encoder wheel on the camshafts. A similar issue was resolved by replacing the camshaft sensor and encoder wheel, which improved the vehicle's performance.

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Sounds familiar. I have a Transit too, and had similar symptoms last year. Before replacing parts, did you try sensor testing, as in, checking the ignition timing? It could also be a crankshaft sensor issue messing with the engine control.

Thanks for the quick reply. I haven't checked the ignition timing directly. I'm not really sure how to properly test the camshaft sensor. Could you elaborate on how you diagnosed your issue?

Turns out my Transit had the same camshaft encoder wheel problem. I'd suggest a workshop, to avoid potential engine damage from the stalling issue. It might be a costly job, but better safe than sorry.

Okay, I appreciate the insight. I took it to a mechanic and you were right, it was the camshaft sensor and encoder wheel. The repair cost me 695€, but the van is running smoothly now. Thanks again!

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