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Omega, cutting out same place every time when warm
« on: 10 July 2009, 20:50:17 »
I have recently bought a 2000 3.0 V6 Omega, the third Omega V6 I have owned and love them to bits.  I have had to sort a few probs which is normal on a car that is nearly 9yrs old, rocker gaskets, wishbones and bushes, discs and pads etc and a good service. 

However it has been cutting out.  Initially after reading the forums I was of the opinion that it could be the crank shaft sensor as this seems to be the more common problem.  Just in case I have removed the sensor and given it a clean as this can sort the problem.

However from the reports I have read this problem can cause the car to cut out at any point on a journey and can cause problems when starting from cold.

In this instance my car has been cutting out at exactly the same point every journey.  Of a morning it starts fine then I drive about 3/4 of a mile and it cuts out - unfortunately this has been in or around a very busy junction and as an auto has caused me some embarrasment over the last couple of weeks.  It appears as though it cuts out just as the car gets warm.  It has done this when I have started it and let it to run, cutting out at about the same time span as the journey and is warmed up.  It struggles to start but will eventually after 10 mins or so and then drives great for the rest of the journey.
 
I thought it may be the ICV and have cleaned this too just in case, but no change.

I have now done the paper clip test and it shows a fault code of 19 which does indicates the crank sensor has a fault so I believe.

Can anyone clarify whether the crank shaft sensor can cause the symtoms that I am suffering, i.e. cutting out at the same place every time.  If so, down the dealers I go unless anyone can offer a cheaper source for a sensor.

One last thing I have to say as a newbee - what a great site, its a dream and font of knowledge for any diy mechanic that loves to have a crack at jobs themselves, the site gives you evey confidence and advice that has in the past never been available and where we were reliant on what the garage said - and charged.  Good on everyone and all the best to you. :y

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Re: Omega, cutting out same place every time when warm
« Reply #1 on: 10 July 2009, 20:52:54 »
Yep, crank sensor, only buy genuine VX :y
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Re: Omega, cutting out same place every time when warm
« Reply #2 on: 10 July 2009, 20:57:39 »

Thought as much... Welung666 your a star cheers, looks like a trip down to VX in the morning.
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Re: Omega, cutting out same place every time when warm
« Reply #3 on: 10 July 2009, 20:59:41 »

Oh and a big thanks for the how to do the paper clip test it was your link I used to sort it, worked a treat and so easy to do, beats £49.50 down the VX garage, you saved me a fortune.  Thanks again buddy.
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Re: Omega, cutting out same place every time when warm
« Reply #4 on: 10 July 2009, 21:04:17 »
Yup, crank often cause issues when warm.  which get worse  :(
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Re: Omega, cutting out same place every time when warm
« Reply #5 on: 10 July 2009, 21:11:09 »

Cheers Jimbob, looks like thats the baby then, now to get one and route it down, hey ho! more time on my back under the second love of my life...lol
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Re: Omega, cutting out same place every time when warm
« Reply #6 on: 10 July 2009, 21:20:59 »
aye, and check the maint section on how best to reroute the cable away from hot bits  :y
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Re: Omega, cutting out same place every time when warm
« Reply #7 on: 10 July 2009, 21:44:40 »

Cheers again Jimbob, found the section and now have good idea as to where to route it, thanks again to you and all.
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