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sarahstern2
Vauxhall Vectra Camshaft Sensor Issue
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sarahstern2 (Author)
Thanks for the quick reply! I haven't checked the crankshaft sensor yet. Where exactly is it located, and is it difficult to get to? Also, would a bad crankshaft sensor really cause the camshaft sensor to throw an error?
julius_flame63
The crankshaft sensor is usually near the crankshaft pulley, often behind the engine. Access can be a pain, depending on your setup. And yeah, a faulty crankshaft sensor can mess with the timing signals, causing the camshaft sensor to report errors. It's like a domino effect. Best get it to a workshop and have the timing checked.
sarahstern2 (Author)
Thanks for the advice! I took it to a workshop, and you were right – it was the camshaft sensor wiring. They fixed the connection and cleared the error codes. Cost me 95€. Runs like a charm now!
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julius_flame63
Sounds like a camshaft sensor issue alright. Could be a faulty sensor, or as you suspect, a wiring problem. Have you checked the crankshaft sensor as well? Sometimes a faulty crankshaft sensor can cause similar symptoms and trigger errors related to the camshaft. It's like when your brain misinterprets signals if you have a bad headache.