Well, I was thinking fuel pump when I read the title. Then you mentioned the crankshaft position sensor alert. That's where I'd start......

//greg//

 

Alright is there anyway to see if fuel pump is bad

I don't wanna buy all these new parts and they not fix it.

 

Reality check; you just bought a 7 year old car without a maintenance history. With that comes the expectation that stuff will need fixin'. Start by believing the diagnostic computer. It's clear that that I should never have mentioned fuel pump at this point.

//greg//

 

Well the CPS will be here tomorrow.

But on my BMW. When it went bad. It wouldent start at all. But with this it starts then dies. So I don't see how it's not another issue as well.

But say This does not fix it then what.

 

From my perspective, that's a simply a bridge we don't yet need to cross.

//greg//

 

Alright. Thanks for your help so far. I'll let you know what happens tomorrow. When I install the CPS

 

Ordered the part and the guy at the auto store seemed to think diff things will throw the CPS light as well. And was saying if it was bad the car wouldent start. And run then die.
He said it sounds like the priming fuel pump is working but the main Is going out.

I'd like to just get the car running and sell it. If this many problems occurs with vw's

 

Just on a side note the car sit all night and now it's running fine ( for how long idk tho )

 

If you have a V6 petrol 3.2 and it is the crank position sensor, then it may be that the timing chain [which if I recall aright is at the back of the engine] has stretched, or the hydraulic tensioner needs replacing.

There have been several reports of this.

Here's a link from another site - the most recent posts are more relevant as the OP now has a fault code.

3.2 problem . Toughie - myTreg forums

 

So with a stretched timing chain wouldent it be out of time?

I don't understand why it acts up. Then is just fine after it sits tho. You would think it would stay messed up until the timing chain is fixed.

 

Actually there are 4 timing chains, and they're all at the rear of the motor. Well, on the diesel anyway. Only way to get at them on my car - even to check - is to pull the engine. It only makes sense to replace a $50 plug-in sensor before getting out the wrenches and engine hoist.

//greg//

 

Actually there are 4 timing chains, and they're all at the rear of the motor. Well, on the diesel anyway.

//greg//

I think this guy has a 3.2 petrol.

 

Yea. I ordered the part it will be here tomorrow. But I'm also dropping off to get the computer put on it in the morning. So I don't have to perform unnessary repairs. I'd like to get right to the point and be done with it.

 

What's the differne.

 

Does anyone know how to replace camshaft bank 1 sensor ?