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Omega Help Area => Omega General Help => Topic started by: JezInBrum on 24 December 2008, 16:09:48

Title: 3.0 Crank sensor question
Post by: JezInBrum on 24 December 2008, 16:09:48
Hi, recently been having problems when accelerating heavily beyond 3000rpm. Car starts missing badly like a rev limiter is kicking in.
 Read fault codes & 19 crank sensor has flashed up....

First question.
1)Was there only one type fitted to the 30xe?
2) Is it worth fitting an aftermarket one or genuine? I have a feeling a GM one will be about £150 at least compared to £35 for an aftermarket part.
Thank you.
Jez
1998 30xe automatic
Title: Re: 3.0 Crank sensor question
Post by: ians on 24 December 2008, 16:19:05
The TC book only shows one 90540743 at 36.71 +vat TC price, so I would go with original :y
Title: Re: 3.0 Crank sensor question
Post by: JezInBrum on 24 December 2008, 16:27:39
Thank you Ian. I am in shock about the price btw  :y
Title: Re: 3.0 Crank sensor question
Post by: Darth Loo-knee on 24 December 2008, 16:38:33
I am pretty sure there is two types, the difference is the connector iirc... Mine from Vauxhall was £50 or as near to dam it. So your £150 guess is quiet a way off mate. Some things from Vx are really cheap suprisingly.

I also bought one of fleabay which I would not do again, as I had nothing but trouble as it broke down within 2-3 weeks of fitting it, and I did make sure that it was away from the exhaust manifold too.

The decision is yours  ;)
Title: Re: 3.0 Crank sensor question
Post by: tunnie on 24 December 2008, 17:59:38
its the connector, think there is a plastic one or metal one iic, not sure though.

Make sure you keep the replacements cable tied away from hot exhausts!
Title: Re: 3.0 Crank sensor question
Post by: dbug on 24 December 2008, 23:40:02
Elec connector either square or "oval" - for a 1998 "oval" plug more likely
Title: Re: 3.0 Crank sensor question
Post by: JezInBrum on 26 December 2008, 03:16:01
It i oval, as was the connector on my 1996 car.
Thank you for the advice chaps :y
Title: Re: 3.0 Crank sensor question
Post by: tmx on 26 December 2008, 12:02:58
aye there is a square connector & an oval my mini 98 F/L had the oval connector

be careful though as EPC thought my car had a square connector