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[Lazydocker]

I had to fit a "pattern" one on mine in August but managed to get an identical Bosch one

Was still showing a code 19 until TB cleared it last weekend with the Tech 2 and AFAIK it's still clear (haven't checked it yet today!)

[Jimbob]

This might explain why we were scratching our heads over VMax's stalling issue. New crank sensor fitted, still getting code 19s, still stalling.

Kevin

DOA is another ball game altogether 

suspose you would have to try one in another car to prove.

That is at least one luxury I have with 2 x 3.0's
dont like disturbing working parts though 

[dippydave]

It looks like I need a new one.  Hope it lasts plenty! Anyone know how long it takes to fit tho? and any guides for doing just that?!  :-/

5 mins, and there is a guide in the maint section, along with the alternate routing 

14 months seems short to me, there will be daily code checks for a bit 

my arse. i been fiddling with the nut for over half an hour. oh and the guide's no good for a two litre.

an i dropped the nut. and cant get the sensor out
and cant take the belt or pump off as it doesnt make sense.

im never attempting sensor replacement again!

[Varche]

I have had my car 10 years and done in excess of 100k in it without changing the crank sensor. It may possibly be the original though I can't be certain. No part number just a useful(not) SAAB stamped on its head.

maybe like washing machines. Old ones lasted , modern ones pack up after two years, two weeks and two days.

[Jimbob]

It looks like I need a new one.  Hope it lasts plenty! Anyone know how long it takes to fit tho? and any guides for doing just that?!  :-/

5 mins, and there is a guide in the maint section, along with the alternate routing 

14 months seems short to me, there will be daily code checks for a bit 

my arse. i been fiddling with the nut for over half an hour. oh and the guide's no good for a two litre.

an i dropped the nut. and cant get the sensor out
and cant take the belt or pump off as it doesnt make sense.

im never attempting sensor replacement again!

I think somone is in a bad mood 
you'll get there im sure.

V6's are easy (providing you can find the connector)

[dippydave]

i am not in a good mood to be true. partly as i woke at 6am stressing about this sensor, and partly as the job is so fiddly. i'm supposed to be carting mates to newquay at midday been working on the car all last week, and now a new fault pops at the wrong time.
i've let them all down

It's NOT a v6 tho. it's a 2.0 16v. which seems to be overlooked quite often. even haynes dont mention this sensor! think i'm a bit fed up reading how easy it is...and finding the opposite.

oh and trying to work out how to loosen the fan belt? that's now a mission!

continues........

[Ironingboard]

Has anyone compared the old sensor markings with the new ones. I'm wondering if VX haven't changed supplier then maybe its Bosch, etc. going cheap? If the old and new sensors are bosch but one lasts 10 weeks instead of 10 years then maybe we should get a list of sensor manufacturers that are lasting longer than others, so we know what ones to avoid.

[TheBoy]

My cranksensor was replaced around 3 or 4 yrs ago, after infamously failing.

Been good as gold since - I originally ran it same way as original, but MDTM reran it the easy way just over a year ago whilst he was spitting in my pistons


Jimbob - just a thought, but your cable isn't flapping around at speed, causing the cable to prematurely go intermittent?

[Jimbob]

My cranksensor was replaced around 3 or 4 yrs ago, after infamously failing.

Been good as gold since - I originally ran it same way as original, but MDTM reran it the easy way just over a year ago whilst he was spitting in my pistons


Jimbob - just a thought, but your cable isn't flapping around at speed, causing the cable to prematurely go intermittent?

iirc it is loosely cabletied, so has limited movement


my one is prob a similar age to yours, this was bought a year ago last may

[TheBoy]

My cranksensor was replaced around 3 or 4 yrs ago, after infamously failing.

Been good as gold since - I originally ran it same way as original, but MDTM reran it the easy way just over a year ago whilst he was spitting in my pistons


Jimbob - just a thought, but your cable isn't flapping around at speed, causing the cable to prematurely go intermittent?

iirc it is loosely cabletied, so has limited movement


my one is prob a similar age to yours, this was bought a year ago last may

I'd like to think, as you run multiple V6s, you'd have a spare anyway, if the codes return

[TheBoy]

It looks like I need a new one.  Hope it lasts plenty! Anyone know how long it takes to fit tho? and any guides for doing just that?!  :-/

5 mins, and there is a guide in the maint section, along with the alternate routing 

14 months seems short to me, there will be daily code checks for a bit 

my arse. i been fiddling with the nut for over half an hour. oh and the guide's no good for a two litre.

an i dropped the nut. and cant get the sensor out
and cant take the belt or pump off as it doesnt make sense.

im never attempting sensor replacement again!

Oh yes, 2.0l one is a right bugger if you have A/C 

[Jimbob]

My cranksensor was replaced around 3 or 4 yrs ago, after infamously failing.

Been good as gold since - I originally ran it same way as original, but MDTM reran it the easy way just over a year ago whilst he was spitting in my pistons


Jimbob - just a thought, but your cable isn't flapping around at speed, causing the cable to prematurely go intermittent?

iirc it is loosely cabletied, so has limited movement


my one is prob a similar age to yours, this was bought a year ago last may

I'd like to think, as you run multiple V6s, you'd have a spare anyway, if the codes return

I keep one at the dealers down the road 

as I can get them next day, dont see a lot of point in carrying a £60 spare part

[Ghost]

I had to change my cs sensor in March, it was still the origional in place whats good for 13,5 years.
I didnt get a Vx replacement as I didnt have the cash for it but paid £43 from my local parts shop, its made by facet in italy and up to now I cant complain.

[Jimbob]

My cranksensor was replaced around 3 or 4 yrs ago, after infamously failing.

Been good as gold since - I originally ran it same way as original, but MDTM reran it the easy way just over a year ago whilst he was spitting in my pistons


Jimbob - just a thought, but your cable isn't flapping around at speed, causing the cable to prematurely go intermittent?

iirc it is loosely cabletied, so has limited movement


my one is prob a similar age to yours, this was bought a year ago last may

I'd like to think, as you run multiple V6s, you'd have a spare anyway, if the codes return

I keep one at the dealers down the road 

as I can get them next day, dont see a lot of point in carrying a £60 spare part

saying that, the day i am stranded i will regret that choice 

or if Ljay is stranded, Im sure she will make me regret it even more 

[TheBoy]

My cranksensor was replaced around 3 or 4 yrs ago, after infamously failing.

Been good as gold since - I originally ran it same way as original, but MDTM reran it the easy way just over a year ago whilst he was spitting in my pistons


Jimbob - just a thought, but your cable isn't flapping around at speed, causing the cable to prematurely go intermittent?

iirc it is loosely cabletied, so has limited movement


my one is prob a similar age to yours, this was bought a year ago last may

I'd like to think, as you run multiple V6s, you'd have a spare anyway, if the codes return

I keep one at the dealers down the road 

as I can get them next day, dont see a lot of point in carrying a £60 spare part

Whatever you're dealers EPC tells him, the 3.0 all take the cheaper one, so around £37