Renault Wind Camshaft Sensor Failure

Hey, that sounds familiar! I had almost the exact same symptoms on my old Volvo C30. Started hard, felt sluggish, and the check engine light was on. Turned out to be a dodgy connection to the camshaft sensor. I fiddled with the connector and wires, and it improved temporarily, but eventually, it failed completely. Did you check the resistance of the sensor itself? What codes are you getting?

Thanks for the insight! I haven't checked the resistance yet, I'll add that to my list. What specific error codes were you getting on your Volvo, and did cleaning the connector help at all, even short term?

If I remember correctly, the Volvo was throwing a P0340 code. Cleaning the connector gave me maybe a day or two of reprieve, but it was temporary. Honestly, given the symptoms and the potential for further damage, I'd suggest taking it to a workshop for a proper diagnosis and replacement. My local quoted me about 95€ including parts and labour.

Appreciate the advice! Sounds like I'm on the right track, but I'll probably just bite the bullet and get it checked by a professional, especially with the cost you mentioned. Thanks again for sharing your experience; it's really helpful to know someone else has seen this before. Resolved: camshaft sensor defective - cable or plug connection of the component defective. Eventual repair cost: 95€