Rifter Camshaft Sensor Issue

Alright, I'm stumped! My 2023 Peugeot Rifter diesel is giving me fits. It's got 96056 km on the clock, and recently it's started acting like a grumpy old man. It starts poorly, sometimes stalls at idle, and the check engine light is on. I suspect it might be the camshaft sensor acting up. From what I've read, a defective encoder wheel on the camshafts could be the culprit. Does this sound plausible? I'm dreading a huge repair bill...

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Whoa, sounds familiar! I had almost the EXACT same thing happen with my Rifter a while back. The starting issue and stalling were driving me nuts! It was like the engine was playing a guessing game every time I tried to accelerate. Did you try checking the sensor connections?

Yeah, I checked the connections – seemed okay, no obvious corrosion or loose wires. But how did you finally nail down the problem? Was it definitely the camshaft sensor, and how much did it set you back?

Yep, camshaft sensor was the culprit for me too. Symptoms sound identical. Honestly, I'd bite the bullet and take it to a workshop. They've got the diagnostic tools to pinpoint it for sure. Saved me a ton of guesswork (and probably more expensive mistakes!).

Took your advice and went to the shop. You nailed it – camshaft sensor was toast, just like you said. Apparently, the encoder wheel was damaged. Repair cost me 695€, but at least the Rifter is back to its old self. Huge thanks for the help!

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