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Omega Help Area => Omega General Help => Topic started by: bunnyf on 05 April 2011, 12:21:02

Title: crankshaft sensor on a 2.2 omega petrol z22xe
Post by: bunnyf on 05 April 2011, 12:21:02

Hi, can anybody tell me the location of the crankshaft sensor on a 2002 Omega 2.2.Z22XE. i need to replace mine and any tips would be gratefully received. thanks.  ;)

Title: Re: crankshaft sensor on a 2.2 omega petrol z22xe
Post by: RobG on 05 April 2011, 12:24:02

Under the A/C compressor. Feel forward about 50mm from dipstick tube and you`ll find the torx bolt that holds sensor in. Have you had the codes read to ascertain it`s the crank sensor and not the cam?
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Title: Re: crankshaft sensor on a 2.2 omega petrol z22xe
Post by: bunnyf on 05 April 2011, 12:32:16

Thanks for your speedy response, yes. had codes read, code showing P.0335 which is Crankshaft Position Sensor also cleaned throttle body/replaced gasket as this was showing.  Does car need jacking up to access Crankshaft? thanks  ;)

Title: Re: crankshaft sensor on a 2.2 omega petrol z22xe
Post by: RobG on 05 April 2011, 12:46:38

Easier on a 4-poster but you can do it from above by removing aux belt fanbelt, unbolting the aircon compressor (but not disconnected) and the power steering pump to gain access......or you can do it by feel by removing manifold heatshield (torx bolts same size as crank sensor bolt), remove dipstick, pull out dipstick tube (tight push-fit) then accessing sensor bolt.

Title: Re: crankshaft sensor on a 2.2 omega petrol z22xe
Post by: bunnyf on 05 April 2011, 12:49:54

Hi again, does compressor have to come off to gain access? difficult to see!

Title: Re: crankshaft sensor on a 2.2 omega petrol z22xe
Post by: RobG on 05 April 2011, 13:01:20

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Hi again, does compressor have to come off to gain access? difficult to see!

If doing it by feel only, no, but it will give better access if you can`t reach the retaining bolt. Doesn`t need total removal regardless of which way you choose :)

Title: Re: crankshaft sensor on a 2.2 omega petrol z22xe
Post by: bunnyf on 06 April 2011, 12:37:38

Hi,thanks for tips, managed to fit by 'feel' with dipstick out but still runs the same,problem not cured with fitting new sensor. So back to the drawing board its going on the diagnostic machine again! :(

Title: Re: crankshaft sensor on a 2.2 omega petrol z22xe
Post by: RobG on 06 April 2011, 12:41:53

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Hi,thanks for tips, managed to fit by 'feel' with dipstick out but still runs the same,problem not cured with fitting new sensor. So back to the drawing board its going on the diagnostic machine again! :(

What issues are you actually experiencing :question

Title: Re: crankshaft sensor on a 2.2 omega petrol z22xe
Post by: bunnyf on 16 April 2011, 21:31:14

Hi again. had a really good auto electrician running two diagnostic computers. cleared all fault codes.......great response as car now running perfectly.....fingers crossed! Thanks for your assistance, was really helpful.  :)