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Title: 2.0 16v auto not reving past 4.5k
Post by: Miggy24 on 23 August 2009, 19:06:13

Hi all when i put my foot down on the auto its goes fine but when it gets up 2 4.5k it wont go anyhigher and same think if i use kick down

Title: Re: 2.0 16v auto not reving past 4.5k
Post by: Jimbob on 23 August 2009, 19:06:52

time to read those fault codes  :y

Title: Re: 2.0 16v auto not reving past 4.5k
Post by: Ghost on 23 August 2009, 19:07:38

Do the paperclip test mate see what codes you are getting? Post them.
Sounds like the crankshaft sensor code 19

Title: Re: 2.0 16v auto not reving past 4.5k
Post by: VXL V6 on 23 August 2009, 19:41:56

It's a 2.0 so my money is on the cam sensor... don't buy an ebay one though!!!

Title: Re: 2.0 16v auto not reving past 4.5k
Post by: Miggy24 on 23 August 2009, 20:04:24

Wheres the best place to get one from and how much would it cost

Title: Re: 2.0 16v auto not reving past 4.5k
Post by: Miggy24 on 24 August 2009, 09:37:19

Would this cam sensor be ok to fit
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Vauxhall-Camshaft-Sensor-90458252-VectraB-CavalierMK3_W0QQitemZ190303196787QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM?hash=item2c4ef45673&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14

Title: Re: 2.0 16v auto not reving past 4.5k
Post by: Jimbob on 24 August 2009, 09:38:33

have you actually checked for codes before you go spending your hard earned cash?

Title: Re: 2.0 16v auto not reving past 4.5k
Post by: Miggy24 on 24 August 2009, 15:16:19

Car all sorted now got a new sensor for free and now the car drives perfect  ;D :y

Title: Re: 2.0 16v auto not reving past 4.5k
Post by: Ghost on 24 August 2009, 15:18:46

Well done mate :y
Still do a paperclip test to see if there are any codes there. For safty.

Title: Re: 2.0 16v auto not reving past 4.5k
Post by: Miggy24 on 24 August 2009, 15:56:39

Yeh i will do mate.I did notice the the engine management light has gone off now  :y :y

Title: Re: 2.0 16v auto not reving past 4.5k
Post by: samrey4u on 24 August 2009, 16:14:22

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Yeh i will do mate.I did notice the the engine management light has gone off now  :y :y

Thats why it wouldnt go past 4500 rpm it was in limp mode if light was on pmsl  :D

Title: Re: 2.0 16v auto not reving past 4.5k
Post by: TheBoy on 24 August 2009, 18:22:58

symptoms alone suggested cam sensor. glad its sorted