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[chrisdb]

I was browsing the tech info section and noticed in the sensors post that the crank shaft sensor has a life of about 100k. As my car has done this now, is it worth me changing it before it gives up?

[Jimbob]

I would just keep an eye out for a code 19, check ours at least every month, tyres, oil, washer fluid, fault codes etc

[chrisdb]

Great idea! I normally only check the codes after a fault but it makes sense to check and pick up stuff early.

Thanks

[Jimbob]

yup, and many faults not deemed serious enough, like crank sensor, to illuminate the bulb  :-/

[kcl]

What causes the failure of this sensor? It's only a simple capacitive sensor and in general they are extremely reliable in all other industrial use; why no tin Omega? Too hot place? Too much bathing in hot oil? Too cheap sensor? Anyone have any idea?

[tmx]

its not a capacitor its a Hall sensor uses a magnetic field i believe and magnets wear out!

it also doesnt help that the sensor wire runs past the exhaust manifold

[Martin_1962]

The wire gets cooked - find out which version and buy a spare

[cem_devecioglu]

not that expensive to wait for trouble..I changed..