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Title: Even Vaux crank/sens go wrong
Post by: omegod on 10 August 2010, 20:18:48
Replaced my Crank sensor with one from the stealers about 6 months ago and got code 19 again along with huge starting problems!! >:(

I thought these were reliable? problem is I was originally given the wrong one which sat in my boot as a spare for 6 months previous until I came to change it, dealer said no guarantee on it as I had had it so long :(
Title: Re: Even Vaux crank/sens go wrong
Post by: TheBoy on 10 August 2010, 20:34:51
how did you run the cable?
Title: Re: Even Vaux crank/sens go wrong
Post by: omegod on 10 August 2010, 20:40:15
Well away from the manifolds TB!
Title: Re: Even Vaux crank/sens go wrong
Post by: TheBoy on 10 August 2010, 20:41:49
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Well away from the manifolds TB!
Just wondering if too much movement on the cable.  I think the concensus is the cables can go brittle....
Title: Re: Even Vaux crank/sens go wrong
Post by: Brucie1946 on 10 August 2010, 21:08:30
I can get you a genuine Bosch item if you wish?

Dean
Title: Re: Even Vaux crank/sens go wrong
Post by: dbug on 10 August 2010, 22:26:36
Had similar experience - brand new Vx crank sensor, routed away from exhaust, lasted a couple of months then failed completely.  Fitted replacement - no issues to date.
Title: Re: Even Vaux crank/sens go wrong
Post by: 3.2 CHARLIE on 11 August 2010, 00:21:34
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I can get you a genuine Bosch item if you wish?

Dean
Hello Dean , How much is a new bosch crank  8-)sensor for a 2003 3.2 ? thanks
Title: Re: Even Vaux crank/sens go wrong
Post by: Darth Loo-knee on 11 August 2010, 07:42:09
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Replaced my Crank sensor with one from the stealers about 6 months ago and got code 19 again along with huge starting problems!! >:(

I thought these were reliable? problem is I was originally given the wrong one which sat in my boot as a spare for 6 months previous until I came to change it, dealer said no guarantee on it as I had had it so long :(


I am pretty sure there is a warranty with VX parts maybe worth a phone call. :y
Title: Re: Even Vaux crank/sens go wrong
Post by: dbug on 11 August 2010, 21:31:12
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Replaced my Crank sensor with one from the stealers about 6 months ago and got code 19 again along with huge starting problems!! >:(

I thought these were reliable? problem is I was originally given the wrong one which sat in my boot as a spare for 6 months previous until I came to change it, dealer said no guarantee on it as I had had it so long :(


I am pretty sure there is a warranty with VX parts maybe worth a phone call. :y

Worth sh*t Daz - when mine packed up car wouldn't start at all. Vx said refit b*ggered one and get it over to them to check - if faulty they would replace FOC.  Cost of getting it to them 11 miles away - cheaper to fit another - cheating barstewards  >:(  Thats the "new" Vx customer service for you.
Title: Re: Even Vaux crank/sens go wrong
Post by: omegod on 11 August 2010, 21:37:11
Well contacted them today and they ummed and arred now want me to bring it in for a check via diagnostic, if it's the crank sensor they will replace it but if not they will charge me £89, car is driveable but not sure whats the best/easiest option.

Suspect they will say it's routed wrong or some gubbins :-/