Originally posted by BrianW:
... Then I replaced the CRANK sensor and haven't had a problem since.

Try that next, cheap part, pretty easy to do.


Good advice. But scan for CEL codes first (even if the light is not on) and post the codes.

In addition, check wiring from battery to ground and battery to alternator, and the wiring at the starter.

Also read this thread.
http://www.contour.org/ubbthreads/showflat.php?Cat=&Board=trouble&Number=913803&Forum=trouble&Words=small%20black%20wire%20keeps%20coming%20&Match=Entire%20Phrase&Searchpage=0&Limit=25&Old=1year&Main=47010&Search=true#Post913803

Last edited by Tony2005; 03/21/06 07:12 PM.
"Always do the cheap and easy ones first." 1996 V6 ATX 96K miles