urgent:camshaft sensor help wanted please

[adam c]

hi my c18xe astra gsi was showing up fault code 92(camshaft sensor)it ran okay but the other day seemed to be in limp mode but was fine day after?so i bought a new camshaft sensor and have just fitted it and now its in limp mode??any suggestions/advice please

 

[Neve'o]

double check your connections, also try disconnecting your battery for 20mins or so, this will reset your ecu and clear any stored codes.

 

[adam c]

just been outside and double checked to make sure the connector is clipped onto sensor(which it is)and just disconnected battery.

 

[adam c]

sorted it!!i connected the battery back up and went for a drive and it was still in limp mode but then while i was driving i flicked the ignition off then back off and reved it and its cleared many thanks

 

[adam c]

well thought i had sorted iti went to work this morning and it was in limp mode but if i flicked the ignition on and off a few times(while driving) and it was okay again but then if i go to start it up later its back in limp mode and engine management lights on till i flick the switch off and on while driving??

 

[Neve'o]

flash the code off and see what it is. look at the top of the mechanical section for what to do and search for paperclip test.

 

[adam c]

how do you flash the code off?i used the sticky for the paper clip test and thats how i found out it was the camshaft sensor

 

[Neve'o]

thats what im on about, is it still saying cam shaft sensor? if so sounds like you got a dodgy one, but as its new you shouldnt have a problem getting another from where you brought it. its also worth checking the wiring to the sensor and the connector again for damage or poor conection.

 

[adam c]

yeah i bought it off ebay a brand new one but it was a spuriouse(sp)one might go get a genuine vauxhall one from somewhere

 

[Neve'o]

you could try a cheap working second hand one, would save spending a fortune on a gm one incase it dosent any make difference.