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Title: paperclip test
Post by: driver1 on 16 June 2007, 20:39:54

I was at a lose end so i thought why not try a paperclip test, i have not done one before so i thought i would just see what happened. To my supprise i got code "19" the dreaded crank sensor.  :(

I can't say i've noticed any problem in that area, why should it come up? is it maybe on the way out, perhaps i should get one just in case.  

What do you think?    :-?

Title: Re: paperclip test
Post by: TheBoy on 16 June 2007, 20:58:48

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I was at a lose end so i thought why not try a paperclip test, i have not done one before so i thought i would just see what happened. To my supprise i got code "19" the dreaded crank sensor.  :(

I can't say i've noticed any problem in that area, why should it come up? is it maybe on the way out, perhaps i should get one just in case.  

What do you think?    :-?

Yes, change it, straight away!!

Title: Re: paperclip test
Post by: Admin on 16 June 2007, 21:09:04

I would buy one as it will fail sooner or later.

Always do the test with the engine running to avoid false codes.

Title: Re: paperclip test
Post by: TheBoy on 16 June 2007, 21:40:37

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I would buy one as it will fail sooner or later.

Always do the test with the engine running to avoid false codes.

Although, without engine running, you will just get a 31 (unless there is a recently stored 19)

Title: Re: paperclip test
Post by: driver1 on 16 June 2007, 21:40:54

Thanks for the info guys, i thought that might be the case.  :(

would this part be ok.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/VAUXHALL-CRANKSHAFT-SENSOR-CRANK-VECTRA-2-5-V6-X25XE_W0QQitemZ150131970889QQihZ005QQcategoryZ10404QQtcZphotoQQcmdZViewItem

Title: Re: paperclip test
Post by: TheBoy on 16 June 2007, 21:46:43

There are 3 types, ideally you need to check connector...

Title: Re: paperclip test
Post by: driver1 on 16 June 2007, 21:51:00

Ok i'll check the connector in the morning, bit dark now.
where is the connector?  :-?

Title: Re: paperclip test
Post by: TheBoy on 16 June 2007, 21:56:37

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Ok i'll check the connector in the morning, bit dark now.
where is the connector?  :-?

Behind plenum - see in Maintence Guides, Ronnie McB has posted some engine pictures which shows it...

Title: Re: paperclip test
Post by: driver1 on 16 June 2007, 22:04:10

Ok, thanks, got it. check in the morning.  :y