Cam Shaft/ Crank Shaft sensors

joni1 · 30-07-2013 8:47pm #1

Has anyone any suggestions why the crank shaft sensor would go days after replacing the cam shaft sensor (the crank shaft sensor had only been replaced a month and a half ago)? I'm just wondering whether there's another problem in the engine causing them to go

Matt Simis · 30-07-2013 9:40pm

joni1 wrote: »

Has anyone any suggestions why the crank shaft sensor would go days after replacing the cam shaft sensor (the crank shaft sensor had only been replaced a month and a half ago)? I'm just wondering whether there's another problem in the engine causing them to go

Some cars read both these errors as the same.. are you sure the new part if correct and working?

88manta · 30-07-2013 10:33pm

Sometimes its its the wiring going to the sensor that creates an intermittent fault

Stoolbend · 31-07-2013 7:07am

What make and model is the car?

TheBigGreen · 31-07-2013 7:58am

30 YOYOS FOR A FORD FOCUS.

joni1 · 31-07-2013 7:27pm

Thanks for the replies. It's a nissan micra. That's the third time the crankshaft sensor has been replaced in two years. The mechanic mentioned it could be a fault with the timing chain that's causing it and to see how I get on after replacing the two parts this time. Now I'm worried about driving any long distance with the three kids in the car, for fear of getting stranded again.

martinr5232 · 31-07-2013 7:51pm

Maybe try genuine nissan sensors this time if you didnt before now some non genuine stuff you get is only rubbish and a false economy.

enumbers · 31-07-2013 8:52pm

I would think at this stage further investigation would be required especially in the area of the timing. There is no reason that the sensors would fail that often

carefull now! · 31-07-2013 8:53pm

I would say your timing chain stretched, stop throwing parts at it and get it diagnosed

dieselbug · 31-07-2013 10:30pm

What year, model Micra. Timing chain stretched is a common problem, cam sensor code is the usual symptom. Easy to confirm.

Stoolbend · 04-08-2013 2:37am

There's an inspection plate on the timing chain. If the tensioner is out more than 10mm the chain is stretched.

joni1 · 06-08-2013 7:45pm

Have the car booked in to get the timing chain checked in the morning. Thanks for all the advice:)

Cam Shaft/ Crank Shaft sensors

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