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Hi all,

I'm getting a persistent camshaft sensor and camshaft control error. Here's a pdf of the output from INPA - CLICKY.

1) It doesn't say which cam sensor it is, and at around £100 each I'd quite like to know before buying the wrong one !

2) Is the camshaft control error a result of the dodgy sensor, or is there likely something wrong with the VANOS system solenoid as well ? I'm guessing the solenoid would be the first suspect.

Thanks,

Steve.

Just to close this out - fitted two new cam sensors today and so far, no errors. I think the engine pulls through the revs more cleanly too, which would make sense if the VANOS wasn't operating properly before, but I could just be imagining it.

[quote=""Sundayjumper""]Just to close this out - fitted two new cam sensors today and so far, no errors. I think the engine pulls through the revs more cleanly too, which would make sense if the VANOS wasn't operating properly before, but I could just be imagining it.[/quote]
Ive had this fault show up aswell, but the car drives fine & theres is no warning lights on, on the dash so I just left it!
How much were the sensors? Did you replace them yourself, if so was it a quick job?

[quote=""andym3""]Ive had this fault show up aswell, but the car drives fine & theres is no warning lights on, on the dash so I just left it!
How much were the sensors? Did you replace them yourself, if so was it a quick job? [/quote]
Same here, no warning lights and the engine still worked, but these are a common failure and I'm positive the engine runs better now.

The sensors were £68+VAT each from Euro Car Parts. Very easy to fit. Remove top cover from engine. Passenger side sensor can be replaced without removing anything else, you just need a 5mm Allen key. Driver's side requires removal of the MAF & inlet ducting, still not very difficult.

Ok brilliant I will get this sorted then! Don't suppose you got a item number with the sensors?
I googled signs of camshaft sensor failure & one of them came back with poor fuel economy. Have you noticed any difference with your mpg since the change?

sundayjumper do you mind checking out this ebay item number for me to see if this is the right part? - Item number: 280401377080

Part number - don't know offhand the part number for the ones I bought, I just went into ECP gave them my reg and asked for cam sensors

Fuel consumption - I've actually not driven it so far this week so I don't know yet. It was averaging 18mpg before despite a couple of longish runs. I'm hoping that will improve !

Part on ebay - that's not the same as fitted to mine (2001), I think it might only be for facelift models. What year is your car ? My sensors looked like this:

[quote=""Sundayjumper""]It was averaging 18mpg before despite a couple of longish runs. I'm hoping that will improve ![/quote]
Well my average is 16.9mpg at the moment, so think its worth me buying the sensors!

[quote=""Sundayjumper""]What year is your car ?[/quote]
My car is a 4.4 V8 year - 2000