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[f3nt0n]

Hi guys - driving along at 30, car shuddered then engine immediately died - engine management light came on. Turned over fine but won't fire up. Waited 10 mins, started again, drove about 1/4 mile then same again, died. Got recovered to home. Sitting outside awaiting attention. Battery dead (after failed cranking and hazard lights on for 2 hrs, I guess). Recovery guy plugged in obeedeebee but no codes stored. Crank sensor, maybe?

[Kevin Wood]

Yep, crank sensor is first port of call given the symptoms.

[Andy B]

Hi guys - driving along at 30, car shuddered then engine immediately died - engine management light came on. Turned over fine but won't fire up. Waited 10 mins, started again, drove about 1/4 mile then same again, died. Got recovered to home. Sitting outside awaiting attention. Battery dead (after failed cranking and hazard lights on for 2 hrs, I guess). Recovery guy plugged in obeedeebee but no codes stored. Crank sensor, maybe?

Sounds like it could be  ...... all the classic symtoms. Though the recovery bloke had a code reader on, nothing from stopping you doing a paperclip test 

[f3nt0n]

Thanks guys - thing is, I've knackered me back moving house at the weekend and can't bend over (in fact, I'm walking like a 90 yr old) - anyone got any idea what a fair price for a mobile mechanic (assuming I can find one round here) to fit the sensor would be, so I don't get ripped off? Cheers

[Andy B]

Thanks guys - thing is, I've knackered me back moving house at the weekend and can't bend over (in fact, I'm walking like a 90 yr old) - anyone got any idea what a fair price for a mobile mechanic (assuming I can find one round here) to fit the sensor would be, so I don't get ripped off? Cheers

Make sure that who ever fits it, fit a genuine GM sensor ......... don't let them fob you off with the usual .... it's made my the same manufacturer etc etc

[andrew38]

Exact same issue I had a few weeks back, crank sensor, replaced and runs perfect. No codes either when checked.

[f3nt0n]

Thanks for all the replies - found a guy who'll install it for c£40 - anyone know how much the actual sensor is, normally (genuine VX)?

[martin42]

Wow £40 for 15mins work 

[f3nt0n]

with my back in the state it's in, £40 seems like a bargain to get me mobile again! 

[YZ250]

Thanks for all the replies - found a guy who'll install it for c£40 - anyone know how much the actual sensor is, normally (genuine VX)?

Depends on which one you have really, and whether you qualify for trade/Trade Club or retail. 
Examples shown below. 

Crankshaft Sensors

Application            Description       Part No.            Retail    Trade    Trade Club   
3.0i 24v V6 - X30XE    null             90492006    £90.50    £81.45      £70.58   

3.0i 24v V6 - X30XE    null             90540743    £59.50    £53.61      £46.12   

[alank46]

I have a genuine GM unused 90492006 which I will post at £50 all in.

[mickyboy123]

hi alank46, if no body wants that crank sencor. i will have it will it fit a 2.2 .year 2002.

[alank46]

I'm reasonably sure that it will ONLY fit the V6 engine.

hi alank46, if no body wants that crank sencor. i will have it will it fit a 2.2 .year 2002.

[mickyboy123]

okay thanks, i thought it was worth asking 

[f3nt0n]

I have a genuine GM unused 90492006 which I will post at £50 all in.

Thanks Alan, but the guy fitting it is supplying a GM one, so I'll go with that. Support the local mobile mechanic and all that.