96 Tigra 1.6 Ecotec.

Where is the camshaft sensor on this engine so I can check the connections
and the wiring?

krystnors

krystnors wrote:


> 96 Tigra 1.6 Ecotec.
> 
> Where is the camshaft sensor on this engine so I can check the connections
> and the wiring?


Behind the cambelt cover.

John

"John Greystrong"  wrote in message
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> krystnors wrote:
>
> > 96 Tigra 1.6 Ecotec.
> >
> > Where is the camshaft sensor on this engine so I can check the
connections
> > and the wiring?
>
> Behind the cambelt cover.
>
>

Right. The camshaft sensor *looks* okay, the wiring isn't frayed and the
connections are tight.

The diagnostic test I did pulled the codes 0200 and 0340. 0340 is the
camshaft sensor. There is no code 0200 available, but 0201 - 0206 are
injector faults.

The problem is that the car won't start. (Tigra 1.6 Ecotec). There is no
spark at the plugs, (which is why I was expecting a crank angle sensor
code), the cams are turning and the engine *feels* like it's trying to
start.

I've heard conflicting stories that the cam sensor will stop the engine from
firing and that it won't stop it. Anyone know which is correct?

Any ideas?

> I've heard conflicting stories that the cam sensor will stop the engine 
> from
> firing and that it won't stop it. Anyone know which is correct?


Whilst I've no idea about the Vx system, I've read that the camshaft sensor 
is used for the ECU to determine correct injection sequence and if it fails 
it can operate the injectors in 'grouped' mode (i.e. firing more than one at 
a time).  Not sure which system this is though.

Darren

"krystnors"  wrote in message
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> 96 Tigra 1.6 Ecotec.
>
> Where is the camshaft sensor on this engine so I can check the connections
> and the wiring?


The Cam sensor is between the cams under the plug cover, although R&R
requires the cam belt cover also to be removed (you should check the cam
belt tension at the same time)

A failed CPS will not prevent engine start, but it will light the MIL,
injection will be non-sequential and there will be a rev limit of around
3500-4000rpm.

Tim..

> The Cam sensor is between the cams under the plug cover, although R&R
> requires the cam belt cover also to be removed (you should check the cam
> belt tension at the same time)
>
> A failed CPS will not prevent engine start, but it will light the MIL,
> injection will be non-sequential and there will be a rev limit of around
> 3500-4000rpm.
>
>

Removed cam sensor, gave it a good clean, refitted - no change. So I bit the
bullet and called my local  Vx dealer.

"Yes sir, camshaft sensor for that model will be 85.50"

"How much? 85.50, Jesus wept"

"...erm, plus VAT sir. That'll be 100.46"

For a fancy piece of plastic and a wire????

I don't need my City & Guilds in being a tight git to work out that that's
daylight robbery.

"krystnors"  wrote in message
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> > The Cam sensor is between the cams under the plug cover, although R&R
> > requires the cam belt cover also to be removed (you should check the cam
> > belt tension at the same time)
> >
> > A failed CPS will not prevent engine start, but it will light the MIL,
> > injection will be non-sequential and there will be a rev limit of around
> > 3500-4000rpm.
> >
> >
> Removed cam sensor, gave it a good clean, refitted - no change. So I bit
the
> bullet and called my local  Vx dealer.
>
> "Yes sir, camshaft sensor for that model will be 85.50"
>
> "How much? 85.50, Jesus wept"
>
> "...erm, plus VAT sir. That'll be 100.46"
>
> For a fancy piece of plastic and a wire????
>
> I don't need my City & Guilds in being a tight git to work out that that's
> daylight robbery.



What are you playing at? Give AutoVaux a ring or click (www.autovaux.co.uk)
OE CPS is around 30.00UKP + vat.

Tim..

> > Removed cam sensor, gave it a good clean, refitted - no change. So I bit
> the
> > bullet and called my local  Vx dealer.
> >
> > "Yes sir, camshaft sensor for that model will be 85.50"
> >
> > "How much? 85.50, Jesus wept"
> >
> > "...erm, plus VAT sir. That'll be 100.46"
> >
> > For a fancy piece of plastic and a wire????
> >
> > I don't need my City & Guilds in being a tight git to work out that
that's
> > daylight robbery.
>
>
> What are you playing at? Give AutoVaux a ring or click

(www.autovaux.co.uk)

> OE CPS is around 30.00UKP + vat.
>
>

Think you got the wrong end of the stick. Phoning Vx was just for a ball
park figure. Cannot remember the last time I used the services of a main
dealer.

Autovaux want 58 + VAT (68.15)
--
krystnors

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