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[holey head]

just wondering how many ppl have had problems wi cam sensor. just seems to get mentioned loads of times!

[Mike Collins]

Not had cam sensor problem yet, around 300,000 miles in 2 V6's, third V6 recently bought with 225,000, just changed crank position sensor.

[geoff]

had mine replaced on 145,000 miles ,on 158,000 now,mine the eml came on still run but every now and again would misfire ,did it only for one day got it sorted the next day no probs since with it

[holey head]

i just seem to have nothing but trouble wi my 2.0 16v cdx

problem after problem cam sensor justone of many that always seems to be getting a mention lol

[holey head]

it's a pain cause it causes engine to limit at 4500rpm buti need the extra rpm!!!! lol

[Marks DTM Calib]

Cam sensor failure only happens on the 4 pots.....yet to see one on the V6 (although I have seen some heavy handed people damage them!)

[geoff]

mine seems pretty reliable,in four years changed alternator £80,cam sensor,cleaned icv and breathers,brakes all renewed,hand brake cable,back subframe mount bushes,rear coil springs,front wishbones,front drop links, track rod ends,only big thing to go was timming belt cost me £380 to have repaired,water pump snapped belt,but engine has been mechincally sound for past four years,also to add ,did timming belt and tensioners last year again better  to be safe now than sorry

[x25xe]

Cam sensor failure only happens on the 4 pots.....yet to see one on the V6 (although I have seen some heavy handed people damage them!)

There is a modified sensor for the Simtec systems now.................

[Marks DTM Calib]

Its actualy the wiring and connector that were modified.....hence why it comes with an extra bit of loom.

[holey head]

what difference does the modified sensor make?

[x25xe]

less prone to failure (hopefully!)

[TheBoy]

Cam sensor failures are unheard of on v6 models.  However, 4 pot owners will suffer one at some point.

The modification is the wiring to stops spikes - the sensor is still equally prone to failure.

[holey head]

roughly how often will cam sensor go?

is it going to be every other week then???

lol

[TheBoy]

roughly how often will cam sensor go?

is it going to be every other week then???

lol

no, once or twice in cars lifetime

[Taxi_Driver]

Cam sensor failures are unheard of on v6 models.  However, 4 pot owners will suffer one at some point.

Really  :-?

Carnt say ive ever had a problem with mine  















Well actually i did.......i think ive been banned from the service dept at one vx dealer as he didnt think it was appropiate i called him a tosser when he refused to have my old cam sensor inserted up his arse where the sun doesnt shine    for lying to me that he had changed it and failing to spot my omega was complaining of cam sensor only on 8 seperate visits  

Fat Tosser   There now thats got my blood pressure up......i need to take a couple of blood pressure tablets washed down with a tinnie of stella