Topic: 2.0 16v auto not reving past 4.5k (Read 1181 times)

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

Jimbob · « **Reply #1 on:** 23 August 2009, 19:06:52 »

time to read those fault codes

Ghost · « **Reply #2 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

VXL V6 · « **Reply #3 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!!!

Miggy24 · « **Reply #4 on:** 23 August 2009, 20:04:24 »

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

Miggy24 · « **Reply #5 on:** 24 August 2009, 09:37:19 »

Jimbob · « **Reply #6 on:** 24 August 2009, 09:38:33 »

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

Miggy24 · « **Reply #7 on:** 24 August 2009, 15:16:19 »

Car all sorted now got a new sensor for free and now the car drives perfect

Ghost · « **Reply #8 on:** 24 August 2009, 15:18:46 »

Well done mate

Still do a paperclip test to see if there are any codes there. For safty.

Miggy24 · « **Reply #9 on:** 24 August 2009, 15:56:39 »

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

samrey4u · « **Reply #10 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

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

TheBoy · « **Reply #11 on:** 24 August 2009, 18:22:58 »

symptoms alone suggested cam sensor. glad its sorted