quick countdown on dryer tends to be a faulty sensor or wiring (bottom sensor on capacitor pipe or one on duct has bad thermal contact).you mentioned loose sensor on ducting so could be a possibility.
Right now lets get technical>>>>
turn off machine with on/off switch on fascia
Press and hold the start button and skip button and then turn on the appliance with the on/off switch on the fascia whilst holding buttons pressed.
when it bleeps and lights start chasing you need to let go of the buttons your pressing and now press the 1st button on the left (cottons program?).
each press of this button will perform a function.at press 9 or 10 you may get an Exx in display.xx being the fault code.post this code and I will try tell you which sensor is a fault
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November 2009