Hi all,
Had a fault code read in my local garage and have a 'cam sensor code is permanant'
Been quoted Ã,£400 + vat as they say cam belt has to come off.
Can the sensor be replaced on it's own?
Edit.... Can I get to the sensor and replace it without touching the belt?
Regards
Stuart.
Cobblers, I changed mine recently, no need to disturb the timing belt. A little fiddly but no major hassle, take a read here (https://www.fordmpv.com/smf2/ford-galaxy/help-pls-vcds-has-picked-a-few-faults-before-it-stopped-working/msg19901/#msg19901).
This is why I love this forum
Can save you hundreds and normally someone been through what your going through
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Ã,£400 to change cam sensor as belt needs to come off!!
I would not be employing their services as they are either trying their luck or clearly have no idea what they are doing.
Thank you for the replies and links.
Had a read up and think I shall have a go myself.
Been on Ebay and think This may be the correct sensor, could someone confirm
before I order it pease.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/NEW-GENUINE-VW-GOLF-POLO-AUDI-A2-CAMSHAFT-SPEED-POSITION-SENSOR-045957147B-/131862710681?hash=item1eb3a14999:g:YVcAAOSwq5lTobgP
Stuart.
Yep, that's exactly the same part number as the new sensor (https://www.fordmpv.com/smf2/ford-galaxy/help-pls-vcds-has-picked-a-few-faults-before-it-stopped-working/msg19859/#msg19859) I fitted, and a good deal cheaper than buying it from Ford!
Quote from: insanitybeard on October 04, 2016, 08:42:42 AM
Yep, that's exactly the same part number as the new sensor (https://www.fordmpv.com/smf2/ford-galaxy/help-pls-vcds-has-picked-a-few-faults-before-it-stopped-working/msg19859/#msg19859) I fitted, and a good deal cheaper than buying it from Ford!
Thanks Paul,
Just ordered it. Should be here for the weekend.
Stuart.
[GJ]
I renewed the sensor to cure intermittent starting issues, touchwood so far it seems to have sorted it!
Quote from: insanitybeard on October 04, 2016, 09:02:12 AM
[GJ]
I renewed the sensor to cure intermittent starting issues, touchwood so far it seems to have sorted it!
Same problems I have. Luckily I brought a new battey couple of months ago and it has enough power to turn over
almost forever lol.
Check list:
10mm socket
rag catcher for dropped bolt ::)
coffee
bag of swear words
electrical tape for skinned knuckles.
all good to go this weekend :)
Stuart.
Yep, you'll also need a 5mm (I think) hex key socket to unbolt the airbox from the wing and a pair of spring clip pliers or something similar to allow you to release the large hose clamp from the air feed hose going out of the airbox.
Just fitted it :)
Part arrived yesterday
Would have taken under an hour if I didn't have to find my socket set and
struggle to pick up the dropped grommet. ::)
Thanks for all the advice and a big thanks for the detailed photos Paul, without them I
would not have had a clue where to start.
Stuart.
Nice one.
Always good when people sort their own faults and keep money in own pocket and not a garages.
[GJ] No worries! Hopefully your fault is now sorted.
I know it's only been a couple of days but I already notice a difference.
It's now turning over and fire up straight away.
I'll update again in a couple of weeks.
Stuart.
Been a couple of weeks now and very ;D to say I've no more start up
problems. Starts first time, every time.
Stuart.