Please don't throw your old camsensor away

FrenchMike · 3rd August 2010, 12:26

Hi all,

Glad sharing with you my last observations :

I have had the opportunity of compare two camshaft position sensors ;
one good and one faulty.

And guess ! the faulty one is (because age ?and/or temperature?)
TWO TIMES MORE SENSITIVE than the good one .!!

So, the idea:

Knowing,on certain cars,the gap is adjustable.

And it WORKED !

To add to your toolbox car.
Could be useful in emergency case....or why not a real repair ?

Please have yourselves a try and let me know.

Mike

workaholic_ro · 3rd August 2010, 16:04

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Originally Posted by FrenchMike

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And guess ! the faulty one is (because age and/or temperature)
TWO TIMES MORE SENSITIVE than the good one .!!

...

...and reports ...incorrect timing ...OMGG

FrenchMike · 3rd August 2010, 21:34

Quote:

Originally Posted by workaholic_ro

...and reports ...incorrect timing ...OMGG

Allright Fidel,

So,the synchro signal comes on too early and end too late.

duping the timing.....

Mike

FrenchMike · 5th August 2010, 08:57

Has anybody got a faulty sensor ?

In order to have a try and confirm .

Mike

camjude · 16th September 2010, 19:19

Hi, This is my first time on the forum. I have a kv6 and it has failed to start on at least 5 times for no apparent reason. Had it diagnosed but found no problems, the guy told me it could be the cam sensor. So reading what you said about putting a washer and o ring on it, will give it a try. Let you know the outcome

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mamasboy · 30th November 2010, 19:35

Quote:

Originally Posted by FrenchMike

Has anybody got a faulty sensor ?

In order to have a try and confirm .

Mike

Just had the warm starting problem on my CDT and wondering if this thought of yours worked Mike? Or has anyone else proved it? Dont fancy £120 ish for a new one

FrenchMike · 30th November 2010, 20:07

Quote:

Originally Posted by mamasboy

Just had the warm starting problem on my CDT and wondering if this thought of yours worked Mike? Or has anyone else proved it? Dont fancy £120 ish for a new one

Hi,

Until now 2 people tried it successfully! are you the third ?

Mike

mamasboy · 30th November 2010, 20:17

I'm going to give it a go, wont have time till the weekend im afraid but i'll do anything to save £120...

I also seem to have the hot start problem on my VW Bora, wonder if the same thing may help?

FrenchMike · 30th November 2010, 20:31

May be you could have a look here too!

http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/foru...ad.php?t=69308

Mike

neal.blackmoor · 30th November 2010, 20:39

hi all.. ive just changed my camshaft sensor and does not look like your pic.....im sure thats the crankshaft sensor you have a pic of.....might be wrong

3rd August 2010, 12:26	#1
FrenchMike This is my second home Rover 75 Saloon Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Avignon Posts: 4,466 Thanks: 94 Thanked 661 Times in 554 Posts	Please don't throw your old camsensor away Hi all, Glad sharing with you my last observations : I have had the opportunity of compare two camshaft position sensors ; one good and one faulty. And guess ! the faulty one is (because age ?and/or temperature?) TWO TIMES MORE SENSITIVE than the good one .!! So, the idea: Knowing,on certain cars,the gap is adjustable. And it WORKED ! To add to your toolbox car. Could be useful in emergency case....or why not a real repair ? Please have yourselves a try and let me know. Mike Last edited by FrenchMike; 15th September 2010 at 15:13..

16th September 2010, 19:19	#5
camjude Newbie rover 75 saloon Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: cwmbran Posts: 10 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	cam sensor Hi, This is my first time on the forum. I have a kv6 and it has failed to start on at least 5 times for no apparent reason. Had it diagnosed but found no problems, the guy told me it could be the cam sensor. So reading what you said about putting a washer and o ring on it, will give it a try. Let you know the outcome.

30th November 2010, 20:17	#8
mamasboy RS South East Ford fester... blah.... Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Hastings Posts: 2,900 Thanks: 29 Thanked 78 Times in 42 Posts	I'm going to give it a go, wont have time till the weekend im afraid but i'll do anything to save £120... I also seem to have the hot start problem on my VW Bora, wonder if the same thing may help? __________________ the name's Bernard but you can call me nursie......

5th August 2010, 08:57	#4
FrenchMike This is my second home Rover 75 Saloon Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Avignon Posts: 4,466 Thanks: 94 Thanked 661 Times in 554 Posts	Has anybody got a faulty sensor ? In order to have a try and confirm . Mike

30th November 2010, 20:31	#9
FrenchMike This is my second home Rover 75 Saloon Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Avignon Posts: 4,466 Thanks: 94 Thanked 661 Times in 554 Posts	May be you could have a look here too! http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/foru...ad.php?t=69308 Mike

30th November 2010, 20:39	#10
neal.blackmoor Avid contributor Rover 75 Saloon 2.5 V6 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: derby Posts: 107 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	hi all.. ive just changed my camshaft sensor and does not look like your pic.....im sure thats the crankshaft sensor you have a pic of.....might be wrong