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[2boxerdogs]

Been using the wifes 2.2 today, she has told me that a couple of times this week when first started up the spanner light came on & car was in "limp mode" turned car off & re started all was fine, I have used it today same happened but spanner light is staying on & car drives normally, my thought is cam sensor my mechanic can read the codes tomorrow no problem there, anyone on here had anything similar ? If it is the sensor what should the code read ?

[TheBoy]

Rather than trying to guess the code, we need to read the code. Anything else is a guess, no matter how common cam sensor failures are

Hope that makes sense

[2boxerdogs]

Had codes read today ,
1, Cam sensor no signal.
2.PO 700 mil request from transmission control module. Can anyone on hear give advice on this one.
Thanks guys..

[TheBoy]

Replace the cam sensor then, as you had the P0340

[2boxerdogs]

Yes I have every intention of replacing the cam sensor, the query is regarding reading number 2 code PO700 re transmission control module, sorry if I appear "thick" .

[tunnie]

Cam sensor codes often throw random other codes, the transmission is probably get odd signals hence code.

Changing cam sensor will make that go away 

[2boxerdogs]

Thanks for that, I was hoping that may be the case am I better off fitting a genuine VX one ?

[Temetsy]

Thanks for that, I was hoping that may be the case am I better off fitting a genuine VX one ?

Yes absolutely, I've heard much about car not even running with cheaper cam or crank sensors 

[tunnie]

Yes. Genuine only for this

[2boxerdogs]

Right I am off  work after tomorrow for a few days so will order one, any idea what I should be paying roughly ?

[2boxerdogs]

Ordered the cam sensor today from my local dealer ..Part No V0090520850 £72.00 plus vat = £86.40.
Should have it Friday morning is it a simple swap over or should I get my mechanic to fit it ? Any tips welcome please (2.2 estate  petrol )

[4x4]

Check maintenance guides,there is a how to 

[2boxerdogs]

Thanks, checked the guide one for my mechanic I think.......

[omegod]

Shame no one local with a trade card could have helped save you a bit, that will sort it as said and don't worry r.e the transmission code that always do that with a cam sensor

[2boxerdogs]

Yes, would have been good to have saved a bit but will just be glad to have it running  right again !!
Spanner light is on all the time at the moment  , sometimes goes into limp mode when first started , but when the ignition is turned off & on again is ok  tending not too go far in it at the moment .