dirkschmid59
Rifter Camshaft Sensor Issue
Summary of the thread
A 2023 Peugeot Rifter diesel with 96,056 km is experiencing poor starting, stalling at idle, and a check engine light, suspected to be due to a faulty camshaft sensor. The issue might be caused by a defective encoder wheel on the camshafts. The recommended solution is to have the vehicle diagnosed at a workshop, where the camshaft sensor was confirmed as the problem and subsequently repaired, resolving the issues.
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dirkschmid59 (community.author)
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?
uwestorm94
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!).
dirkschmid59 (community.author)
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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uwestorm94
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?