Astra Crank Sensor Replacement. Easy DIY Tutorial.
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- Crankshaft position sensor replacement on an Astra is easy - this tutorial will show you how to do the job. Change your own astra crank sensor and save a fortune on garage fees! 🔔 SUBSCRIBE for more helpful videos on random subjects (It's FREE!) ➜ bit.ly/HelpfulV...
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If your car is running roughly, the engine speed is 'hunting', the car won't start, won't reach high revs, lacks power or cuts out whilst driving, check to see if you have a faulty crankshaft sensor (error code P0335) or camshaft sensor (error code P0340).
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Once you buy the parts you can do this job yourself in a couple of hours. Keep total control over your vehicle by fixing it at home on your terms.
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Thank you! Had it not been for your video i had been lost Now i am a happy astra owner that enjoys every time i start my car.
This was spot on. Changed the crank sensor on my wifes car yesterday. All good , great video.
Glad to hear that Alan, subscribe for more of my helpful videos on random subjects! 👍
I’ve done it from above. I checked your videos several times to remember the location of the screw. I connected the wiring from above too, but their final/original positioning happened from the bottom at home already. Thanks for the video! Was very helpful.
I'm glad it helped, well done for getting it fixed! Chris 👍
Thanks heaps for this video, bought an Astra for my son today. Day 1 of ownership the car stalled out on 3 times and the check engine lamp came on. Ran a scanner over it and got code p0335. Searching lead me to your video and it seems we will need to replace this sensor. Awesome work, appreciated the close ups and detailed info. You’re a good man! Thanks again!
My pleasure Shaun, subscribe for more helpful videos on random subjects! Chris 👍
Hi Chris, I had my 06 1.7 cdti diagnostic checked at a local garage because it had a starting problem and also cut out mid drive once or twice!!
The garage said it was a crank sensor fault (the only fault code) and this would explain the problem I was having. I was booked in the next day with a quote of £105 and 1 hour for the work, luckily your video popped up on my recommended vids and after checking the price of the part £36.99
I give it a go. The job was as easy as your vid and the car is now fine and saved me the best part of £70!
Thank you keep up the good work!
Hi Dale, thank you for taking the time to comment. I aim to help people out with these videos so it's really nice to hear back from people who have found them useful. Check out my 'pedal test' video so next time you can get your fault codes for free too. :-) Cheers, Chris 👍
Well done, this helped me (so far) to identify one particular problem. My Astra H CDTI (2004) would sometimes start and at other times just turn over, but not start. A garage I tried replaced the Camshaft Position Sensor (P0340) and I thought it was fixed. But a day later, the fault returned and I was stranded. Two hours later, it just started. So I followed your instructions, and this revealed two error codes: 033529 (Crankshaft Position Sensor) and 213971 (CAN-Bus No Communication with CIM (Steering Column Module). Not sure what the last one really means, but when I was stranded, a guy stopped and said that I should try to lock /unlock the car because the key might not be recognised as the right one! I wondered if this meant anything? I have a second key but I left that with the car at the garage (not a Vauxhall dealer). I think the garage replaced the wrong sensor. Appreciate your valued thoughts on this.
Excellent. :)
My Astra has stopped suddenly in trafic and will not start nearly ten times the last weeks.
Thank you man,
I will replace that sensor by myself, thanks for this video that you made.
I will replace with an original one (GM), given that I understood from forums that aftermarket one will just go in loosing more money.
I'm glad to hear you're confident to do the job after watching my video - I really like helping people so it's nice to know when people find my videos useful. An original crank sensor is probably a good investment to avoid having to do the job twice! Happy fixing. Cheers, Chris
@@christopher_barr Hi Christopher. Will Topran crank sensor work? I tried another aftermarket brand and it failed to start, aftermarket read 1.37 ohms. Original GM was around 1.5 ohms. Thanks
I just did this on my Honda Civic 1.7CDTi. Thanks a bunch! saved £220. In the Civic the connector bracket is fouled by something else so you can't slide the connector plug off the bracket which is a really daft design by Honda, fortunately the ECU side connector can be clipped off like you've shown. I fitted the new sensor and cabled tied it to something else so it stays put. I just snipped the old sensor's cable off using a wire cutter right up to the connector so I've just left it on the bracket.
Hi there, I'm glad the video helped you save some money. Cheers, Chris 👍
Well, my Astra has these symptoms, the cutting out at speed is shit scary and I'll be glad to give this a go, was frightened it would be a garage only job but this seems fairly straightforward, thank you, I'll report back if it fixes it
Hi Tim, the engine cutting out is not good but yes this is an easy DIY job (the electrical connector can be a bit tricky to undo at first, but apart from that it should be plain sailing). Good luck and let us know how you get on. Cheers, Chris
I enjoyed the video! I like your explanation of how you could find the crankshaft sensor by searching the areas areas where the motor and transmission connect up. Keep up the good work.
Hi there, thank you for watching and commenting. Cheers! Chris 👍
@@christopher_barr helloo how can I contact you
you read tons of twaddle this guy the best the clearest by far
Cheers mate 👍
Great video. I need to fit one on my 2011 Zafira 1.8.
Thanks, man! Nice video!
Thank you Michael 👍
Just mind folks there are 2 different styles one with cable as in this video and one where cable comes to meet sensor. Check b4 buying. Excellent video 👌
Are the connections different or is it just the cable thats different please ?
@@stuartnewman6968 best check your sensor as to what's fitted then purchase the one you need
Thanks. I'll get on with it. Let's hope i get to do the victory dance!
OMG! i had no idea about that fault checking test,you are the man!
its 9:40pm here in new zealand mate,so its abit late now for me to test,but will let you know tomo,thanks again mate,your great help.
Good stuff, I'm glad to be able to help! Cheers, Chris
hey Chris, tried that test, it didnt work,my car is a 2003 ts auto,can you do it with autos?
Hi John, your best bet is to buy one of the cheap OBD code readers / reset tools (You can get them for 20 - 30 USD). Then you can read and reset your codes. If the only problem on the car was the crankshaft sensor, and you have replaced it with a good one (OEM Crankshaft sensors are recommended as replacements as the tolerances will be correct) than you will hopefully find that the performance will improve over time as the ECM adjusts to the new sensor data. Getting hold of an OBD read / reset tool is very handy for future use also so is a wise investment. Good luckand let us know how you get on. Cheers, Chris
I'm ready to fix it by myself. I don't want to spend 200€ on this. Thanks a lot for this video.
I'm glad you found it helpful. Happy fixing! Cheers, Chris
I love your victory dance! Made me smile :)
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Such a great and informative video. I will have to fix mine now. Thanks for sharing your video.
Nice! Chris you deserve more subs! :) you are really cool and smart don't give up RUclips even if you're not getting the views and subs you thought you would. It was the mistake I made. Bye!
+Danyel shitey Cheers buddy. As they say: A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step...
Brillant video Chris thanks a million mate
My pleasure Djien. Cheers, Chris 👍
Hi Chris, thanks for this great guide video. Qn: is a reset / re-learn required or is it simply plug & play?
Thank you so much ..for this 🎉
THANKYOU FOR YOUR HELP
Chris you are my hero dude. Well done very helpful and make it ease after video. Thank you. Enjoy the life. lol that is the best on video lol
Thank you for watching and commenting Jeferson. The funny thing about that is that I forgot my own catchphrase! I should have said 'Love life!' but this was one of my first ever videos and I messed it up. 😂 Cheers, Chris
Thank you. Great help.
My pleasure Marius :-)
good job man
Brilliant video! Thanks a lot!!
Thanks for your comment. Cheers, Chris 👍
Hello, i need your help, i need to know the location of the crankshaft pulse sensor on Zafira B turbo CNG, engine A16XNT ...? Thank you
You make it look so easy the b””””””t clip won’t come off. Swore at it loads of times and it’s still being stubborn 😂
+Gareth Starr Hi Gareth, keep at it and you'll get there in the end! Cheers, Chris 👍
Hi, any ideas if the new part is tight fitting? Can't push it fully in no matter how I try. Looks identical but maybe the O ring looks newer. Tried the oil smear but still won't go. Thanks.
Hi chris ...you are the best ...
My safira 2001 1.6 the engine is running high ...what is your advice
Would you like to diagnose and video my corsa c had no power to the throttle but when you hold the butterfly valve open it will rev up with the pedal tried throttle body change accelerator fuses and air mass sensor still no different ?
My car is the same only problems whit driving with more dan 3000rpm and a crankshaft sensor code. Wil replacing do the job
What does the code p0365 mean? I got told camshaft sensor thanks in advance
Hi mate, my Astra 1.7 is 2010, it is a H/MK5 but my sensor location seems different! Any help mate as the part under the starter motor is there but with my car the sensor isn’t little it seems to go up into the engine! Any help? Thanks
Great
Just 1 of many common faults. Ive gone through about 20 of them now haha
hi,i just replaced my cam sensor cause it was history,but now its still under powered,do i need the timing all reset again or something?
Hi John, once a sensor has been changed it takes the ECM a while to adjust and remap all its settings. You have a couple of options.
1. Disconnect the battery for around 10 minutes and then reconnect it. This will reset the ECM and kick-start the remapping process.
2. Continue to drive the car and eventually (provided there are no other issues) the performance should improve.
The above will work if there are no other issues with the car.
Good luck, and let us know how you get on.
Cheers,
Chris
thanks chris,i disconnected battery when i did the replacement,then connected it all and it starts ok,but just so guttless,and the orange light showing car with a spanner on top still on the dash.
il go an disconnect battery again an see what happens.
No worries John. Leave the battery off a good 10 minutes and then try running the car again. After you have run it a while you can do a pedal test to see what fault codes you have. I show you how to do the pedal test in this other video of mine:
ruclips.net/video/MqUMXeqO9Hg/видео.html
If you come back with some fault codes I'll see if I can be of any further help.
Cheers,
Chris
My crankshaft sensor AND airflow sensor both went at the same time - I replaced both and now my 1.4 Astra goes like a 2 litre sports car . Vroom-Vroom !!
Hey Chris would you have the part number for the sensor? Been looking for one but it's coming out something else. I would appreciate it
did you put another battery on it lol, is that same place on a zafira
Hello, I wonder if you can show where the OBD port located for opel astra automatic 2001 model? would appreciate if you can show it in your next video pls..thank you
There's a square plastic panel just underneath the handbrake handle.... pop it out, and the OBD is underneath. So it's immediately below the handbrake, rather than being dash mounted as on most cars.
Hey mate where did u buy your crank sensor from cant find the link
Hi i change my zafira 1.8 crankshaft sensor 2 time in one day. After 10 min eml light is back on. What could be the fault.
Hey Chris while trying to get the ERG valve banking plate fitted yesterday I had a couple of problems: 1) What size socket is it (the torx one) and would you know what the sensor is near to is (I was thinking Coolant temp,it was loose and looks like its corroded) any lists you may have of sensor location would be appreciated cheers BigE :-)
Thanks a lot for the help!!! Much appreciated!!!
My pleasure Evgeny! Cheers, Chris
Christopher Barr, thanks for this DIY tutorial, could you answer me, in my case i have a leaking oil on crank sensor, is there possible to change only rubber, thanks
Hi Vjekoslav, sorry for the delay - I've been at sea for 2 months. Yes, you can just replace the o-ring and refit the same sensor if you only have an oil leak. You can even make an o-ring if you want! ruclips.net/video/pDb5CrayM-U/видео.html Cheers, Chris
You helped me, thanks!!
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hi,i have a vauxhall astra,mk5,i have change the rocker cover,with a origin 1,because it was sucking air in(couldn't take the oil cap off)the revs some times goes up,from 8rpm to 150rpm when changing gear,could this be the problem
Hi, I have 2005 Opel Astra H 1.8. I have problem with Crank sensor P0335-64 code (Incorrect Signal). car is in limp mode an engine management light on. car doesn't rev more than 3500 rpm, If you try to rev higher, car stalls, and runs rough until car is restarted. Replaced sensor, same error still persists. what does the 64 at the end of the error code mean? any help would be appreciated.
My astra g 1.6 16v sometimes start engine and some times not start im going to downhill for start the car is the camshaft or crankshaft sensor
What about Astra 1.6 16v 2003
Where is the crankshaft sensor?
Or the same.
Really excellent video, and very easy to follow, Cheers
Thank you for your comment Dave. Cheers, Chris :-)
@@christopher_barr the sensor on my car is in the same place but is different type to yours, I’ve undone the bolt and it won’t pull out the hole, it’ll move in the hole but won’t come out!…any ideas?….thanks.
Any way you can tell me whr the camshaft sensor is on 07 vectra 1.6. 16v? Good video 👍
Is this where it will be on the 2.0T VXR?
Does it make the injectors not to get any diesel
brilliant brov thanks a lot
My pleasure Leon. Cheers, Chris 👍
Christopher Barr - Random Chris mines a diesel and I can't see it anywhere. looks like a garage job
Hey Leon, mine's a diesel too. If you Google it I'm sure you'll be able to find its location. It's quite an easy job if you want to save some money... Either way, good luck! Cheers, Chris
Christopher Barr - Random Chris appreciate you pal but Google search don't help atall I've tried my best. cheers
What's your car bud (Make, model, engine, year) I'll have a quick look for you if you want.
I don't suppose you know where the location of the crankshaft sensor is on a Vauxhall signum v6 I ve took it to two garages who can't find where it is many thanks in advance
Hey Chris, you are star mate.
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after replacement does this sensor need to be relearned by using a computer .....or simple does the car to be driven for a while?
If the battery has been disconnected as per the video then the ECU will reset and over the course of a couple of hundred miles you should see fuel efficiency and engine performance improve. Chris 👍
thanks for info
Brilliant
Hi. Do you know where camshaft sensor might be located? I heard its somewhere on the top
Fantastic but did you change the white top Bosch battery to a red one ? Thanks lol.
Well spotted, I had to change the battery as the intermittent starting we had from the unserviceable crank sensor had damaged the old battery. Cheers, Chris 👍
Hello Christopher.
I have an opel astra 2008 and i having some problems with it. Do you have a email where I can send you more details? may be you can help me. But basically, The horn stopped working at the same time that the air bag sensor was turned on.
All good in theory I just attempted to change one but the nuts totally rounded off so now requires the starter removing and drive shaft :( out to drill the sucker out :(
Sorry to hear that. I'm guessing you didn't get on the bolt properly (you need the correct length extension like in the video, otherwise you'll be on at an angle)... Before removing the starter and drive shaft it is worth giving the following a shot: 1. Spray it with WD40 and let it soak 2. Hit it with a hammer (The shock can sometimes free the threads) 3. Try getting some mole grips on it (Gripping very hard) and try getting it started with them. 4. File yourself two flat edges so that you can get an open ended spanner on it and try to free it with that. If it's the upper bolt (which it probably will be because that's the one with the worst access) you have less room to work but you could try the above steps and if it was me I'd even be tempted to get an angle grinder and cut off the old CKP sensor to give me more room to try the steps above, before going down the disconnect the drive shaft route. Good luck with it! Cheers, Chris
Hey mister you seem like a smart and knowledgeable man! :) any idea on why a 2008 Saturn Astra has trouble starting after starting fine?
Saturn astra starts fine and then after I get to my destination and turn off my car, it has trouble starting again sometimes I have to wait 5-10 mins, I know it’s not the battery, perhaps the purge solenoid?
Hi there, i have a 54 plate astra. I dont have any issues beside my car driving rough when the car with the spanner comes up, initially i thought that was a service symbol until i plugged into obd2 computer and came up as 'crankshaft sensor bank 1' isit a major issue to resolve?
+Richi V Hi Richi. What was to code your scanner gave you?Was it P0335? If so, you need to change the sensor and this video shows you how you can do it yourself. It's not a difficult job. Let me know how you get on!
+RandomChris hi my code is P0017
Hi Richi, you can double check your codes on your Astra using the pedal test. Watch this video showing you how to do that.
ruclips.net/video/MqUMXeqO9Hg/видео.html
Engine sensors do tend to break after a while. If you want to know how they're constructed, and how to test them, check out this video (also read the description below the video, which has most of the detail about how to test engine sensors.)
ruclips.net/video/AAbSwQlczDU/видео.html
If you confirm the P0017 falt code there are four possibilities:
1. Wiring fault (Crankshaft or camshaft sensor) This is fairly unlikely.
2. Faulty crankshaft or camshaft position sensor. This is the most probable cause.
3. Mechanical fault. Unlikely.
The videos above will definitely help you.
Good luck and let us all know how you get on!
Hi I know it has been several years since you posted this feed. But i'm wondering if you can help. The below information is extracts from conversations with local mechanics and youtubers. I've highlighted my response with Questions and mechanic and youtubers response in Answers denoted by letters.
(Q) Astra H MK5 SRI XP, starts fine drives fine, white smoke when trying to accelerate. It chokes and coughs 2-3 times on acceleration and then a plume of white smoke covering the entire rear screen, goes away and drives fine. Only happens when I try to hard accelerate. I notice fuel is affected.
(A) Could be a oil seals failing on your turbo. Take off your intercooler and you should expect about 10 ml of oil collected for a healthy system. If you're finding pints of oil then spend money to replace the turbo.
(Q) Just another question, the other day another mechanic mentioned faulty coil pack and replacement of this and plugs. Another mechanic said that the cheap ebay Rocker Cover (i purchased last year) with Gasket kit is the fault, due to excessive pressure trying to excapse when lifting off the oil cap after hot engine run. Advised to get a recommended OEM Rocker Cover at nearly £250 from Europarts. All seem to rebunk failing oil seal turbo. What does this all sound like? Please note, mechanic ECM ODReader pickup a Crankshaft issue but this was cleared before I the chance to note it down.
(A) the rocker cover shouldn't have pressure in it when everything is running properly. It's job is to make sure oil doesn't escape and leak everywhere. If you are seeing a lot of pressure build up in the rocker cover then it's likely that the seals have gone in your cylinder (piston rings).
(Q) Thanks again. Would you advise to ignore the Coil Pack Spark Plug replacement? What's likley cost for seal replacement in cylinder (piston rings)? All they want me to do is replace things by not honing in on what the issue could be, but I can understand how difficult it would be without hooking it up to a management system.
(A) HI there, from reading the above I would suggest the piston rings or the head gasket. Obviously its very hard to diagnose any issues with the car without seeing it, white smoke is typically from water getting into the engine via the head gasket, cracks in the cylinder or the turbo cooling system, if it was black or blue smoke I would suggest something more oil related. Is there an oily residue on the rear screen after the smoke? I would hold off on spending any more money on parts and conduct a compression test to the cylinders, this would narrow it down to the head gasket, rings or a crack somewhere. Also is the engine management light on, if you don't have an OBD reader I would suggest buying one cheap and seeing if there are any codes thrown up. Hopefully that helped.
(Q) Summary; Today I purchased a replacement Coil Pack and Plugs and a OBD Code Reader and have in basket a Vauxhall Astra H MK5 1.8 Petrol (2004-08) Camshaft Cam Position Sensor, not yet purchased.
I'm hoping this will allow for no acceleration chokes and the erradication of white smoke.
Any feedback would be appreciated.
Hi Chris,
your video is super!
I'm from Germany.
Does it functions on my astra H 1.7cdti 2004, too ?
Is this sensor on the same place?
thank you for your answer
Hello buddy, thank you for your comment. Yes, this should be the same on your car. In case there are any slight differences, and for any other viewers with other car models, I made a generic crankshaft replacement video which shows you how to change a crankshaft sensor on any car.
That video is here: ruclips.net/video/vJq_l2Pv66Y/видео.html
If you don't know this already, the 'pedal test' is a useful trick you can use on your car to get your fault codes quickly, easily and for free. You can see how to do that here: ruclips.net/video/MqUMXeqO9Hg/видео.html
Cheers,
Chris
Hi is this on the H model
thank you. sir
My pleasure. Cheers, Chris
Hi Chris
Could you tell me where the crankshaft sensor is located on vectra cdti 150bhp???
Cheers
Hi Tanvir. Have a look at the following video: ruclips.net/video/wD6BNZV6QBE/видео.html you can see the location of your crankshaft sensor at 00:37 (Market as number 2 in green). Good luck!
Cheers, Chris
I have an ECN CODE 001463 and 218214 what does that mean
Hi dear.. I am from Turkey. sorry I can't speak English well.. I have to ECN 970 and I am upset.. What can I do? Help me please...!
Hy Chris! Its possible like this sensor make stop the engine ?
Hi Giovanni, yes it can make the engine cut out. Cheers, Chris 👍
I was just driving down the road and my Astra cut out ..oil light popped up ..it cut out for a second time and it wouldn't turn over but it suddenly kicked in and started..any ideas
Sound like it could be the crank sensor. Try this and see what codes you get: How to Read Fault Codes WITHOUT a Diagnostic Tool - Astra, Zafira, Corsa, Vectra etc. (Pedal Test) ruclips.net/video/MqUMXeqO9Hg/видео.html
Hi, i just bought a 2005 Astra 1.9cdti 150hp. Its fine on power, no warning lights but in the few days i have had it it would not start or turn over 3 times (all dash lights etc were on) and i have noticed the rev counter sometimes doesn't work or shows revs a lot lower than what they actually are. Does this sound like a crank sensor problem to you?
Hello, there's an easy way to get closer to the answer... You can do a' pedal test' to get your trouble codes. It takes about 2 minutes and the only tools you need are a hand and a foot :-) Here's a link to my video showing you how to do this. ruclips.net/video/MqUMXeqO9Hg/видео.html Come back with your trouble codes and I'll do my best to help out. Cheers, Chris
Hi 2 codes came up 007071 and 001450
The first one is P0070 - Outside air temperature sensor -circuit malfunction [You can ignore this code]
The second one isn't so clear - I saw a couple of options for it online. If it was my car I would check both the cam and crank sensors with a multimeter. You can do a resistance check on the disconnected sensor or check for a small AC voltage with the engine turning over (I would do this on both sensors).
Have a look at this video of mine which goes into more detail about the sensors: ruclips.net/video/AAbSwQlczDU/видео.html
These sensors do break down but sometimes you get symptoms and no codes...
Also, check your battery voltage with the engine off (should be 12.4 - 12.6 Volts) and with the engine on (should be 13.5 - 14.5 Volts ish).
If you need parts you can get good deals online here:
fave.co/2lK1Uby (USA)
fave.co/2lJQZOV (UK)
Good luck and let us know how you get on!
Thanks Chris
My mk5 09 astra misfired then a mile later died on the a34 outside of Oxford yesterday (timed well for an off ramp thank the gods). Rac came and having tried to refire the engine myself we got towed to a layby and it started fine.
Rac put it on the computer - No fault
Said might be intermittently failing crank sensor, does this sound right?
Hi Paul, yes it may be the crank sensor. It could've something else but crank sensors are so cheap that it makes sense to replace it to see if that fixes the problem. Cheers, Chris 👍
Christopher Barr - Random Chris
Cheers Chris
It went again yesterday 500yards from home.
Pedal test code ecn 033529
So that will be a crank sensor code then.
One word of warning the access to the bloody sensor is TIGHT!!! disconnecting the wire was an sob. Get the car high and watch where you Axle stand.
Glad you found the problem and got it sorted Paul. Cheers, Chris 👍
What is the pedal test you did to get the fault code
+MatthewJohnReynolds I made a video showing you how to do it: you can find on on my RUclips Channel. Cheers, Chris
Hi there wondering if I can get any help I've just changed my crank sensor and it's still doing the exact thing as before?
Hi there, let me know the following and I'll see if I can come up with some suggestions:
What is your car? (Model, year, engine)
What problems / symptoms have you had?
Have you done the pedal test to get your codes? ruclips.net/video/MqUMXeqO9Hg/видео.html
What codes have you got?
How many miles have you driven since you changed the crank sensor?
Did you disconnect the battery when you changed the crank sensor?
Cheers,
Chris
Hey bud, I'm getting an issue, 1.7 cdti 2006 astra, spanner light on during hard acceleration. Cleaned out egr, replaced map, no leaks. Light comes on around 60, lose power then clears and car takes off. Was thinking crankshaft sensor, cause at idle, I occasionally get engine knock then clears.
Pedal test is showing 050074 isn't that something to do with wheel speed sensor.
Cheers!!🙂
What engine size is this? I have 1.7cdti and have the same failcode
It's a Z17 DTH 1.7 CDTI
hi Chris. is the location of the sensor the same on a mk5 1.4 petrol as noticed the car in the video is diesal.
Hi Scott, it is a totally different engine but the crank sensor will be in the same general area: adjacent to the engine / gearbox interface, usually down near the bottom. If you get under the car and have a nosy you'll definitely find it. Good luck! Cheers, Chris
Random Chris thanks will have a mooch tomorrow.
Random Chris. All sorted. 20 quid for the part. just a bit of warning. On the 1.4 petrol engine the bolt holding sensor in was an E10 torx bolt with a male head.
Excellent news Scott, if you'd have gone to a garage you'd have paid more than £20 just for them to read your fault codes... thanks for the heads up for other viewers regarding the torx bolt. Cheers, Chris 👍
Hi Chris, this is from Turkey. İ have Corsa C 2001, so my engine losses power after 4000rpm it doesnt get more gas like ment to be. So users says this sensor should be changed, do you have any idea about this issue with my car. İ already check Egr,Air Maff Sensor, they all clean. Thank you so much on advance. ✋️
Hi Erman, have you done the 'pedal test' to see what engine error codes you have? If you've not done this yet, please see my other video showing you how you can get your error codes for free, without any tools: ruclips.net/video/MqUMXeqO9Hg/видео.html Come back to me with your error codes and I'll do my best to help you out. Cheers, Chris :-)
İ ll make it and write you back, thank y so much for your support. 👍 warm regards
Hi Chris, i connect to machine for see the errors but nothing show up:/ i cleaned maff sensor with contact sprey but not resolved. İ beliave cranks sensor do this or buji cables. Thank you
Hi Erman, that's a shame about the codes but from what you've told me I would say changing the crank sensor is probably a good next step to take. (They don't always give error codes when they start to break down...) The crank sensor is an easy job so it's not too big a deal. Good luck and please let us all know how you get on. Cheers, Chris 👍
Hi Chris so good news:) i told you before that cutting gas arroung 4000rpm, finally no more. Thanks god, i went to Opel Service and they told me that there is dirt on the cylinder or top fuel system, use a Luqiu Moly Fuel System Cleaner and drive for a 1 hour on high pressure like 150-170 km. İ did and there is no more power lose. İ just wanted to let y know for upcoming issues might be. Thank you take care;)
how is this possible??? on the first video you have a batery BOSCH and at the final you change the wholle car, not even the batery! but thank's a lot for video..
Hi there, thanks for your comment. Yes, the battery was dead from all the times we were trying to start the car before I bought a new crank sensor... It's definitely the same car though... :-) Cheers, Chris 👍
Chris your video is a dirty lie!!! lol. Well at least in my case looking at my 08 Saturn Astra w/1.8L Ecotech motor, it is impossible to get to anything from the top, nor from the bottom. I am jealous of the literal football field of space you have under your Opel Astra to reach behind the motor from the top, or the bottom. Under mine, there is a drive shaft and other fun items in the way, I can touch the starter with 2 fingers, can't see or feel any bolt or sensor on the block behind the bottom of the starter. Just a sad sad day today when I realized I will be spending a substantial amount of time in the driveway once I figure out what to pull out to get to this sensor. Otherwise, great video by the way!
is a crank sensor same as the camshaft position
The sensors are often exactly the same but they do different jobs and are wired to a different part of the ECM. 👍
Ty Chris,
All ways dancing whilst loving a few pounds
Hi, I have an astra h 2005 1.6. The car is not starting because the crankshaft plate is set wrong. The sensor is working fine. But the plate with teeth which is attached to the crankshaft seems to be not set right and now the sensor is not sensing the turns. How is the plate set? please assist
Hi there, it seems to me to be extremely unlikely that the flywheel is the issue here. (It's more likely to be a problem with the crankshaft position sensor, or possibly the camshaft position sensor.) Try doing this pedal test to get your fault codes:
ruclips.net/video/MqUMXeqO9Hg/видео.html
Come back to me with your engine error codes, and I'll see what I can suggest.
Random Chris sorry I mean the increment disc which is close to the crankshaft pulse pick-up. The engine is out of the car so not sure if the pedal test will work.
please check this link workshop-manuals.com/vauxhall/astra-f/j__engine_and_engine_aggregates/fuel_injection_systems/multec_m/inductive_impulse_sensor/repair_instructions/gap_between_crankshaft_pulse_pick-up_and_increment_disc_check/
Hi there, as far as I can see that is an Astra J manual... To be honest with you I'll have to say I don't know on this one. I'm pretty sure I could work it out if I could see the engine and carry out tests etc. but online it's too much of a big ask I'm afraid. If any other viewers can help out, please feel free to offer advice. Good luck! Chris
That is an Astra F Manual - the Astra H crank sensor doesn't have a bracket it's located directly through the engine casing.
Nice guide for the crankshaft sensor. I have error code P0340. do you have a link or a guide for the camshaft sensor replacement?
thanks.
You did not write what type of engine it is. Should we be guessing?
Hi we have replaced the sensor and now have gone from a car that started and cut occasionally to one that now starts and cuts immediately. Leave it a while and its starts again but it doesnt want to to revs dip low. The codes are the same on the pedal test so are at a loss now what to do :(
Hi Samantha, did you fit a OEM Crankshaft Sensor or an aftermarket one?
@@christopher_barr after market I think. It was from euro car parts
Update though now it appears we also have an eye fault even though it was cleaned out. Very low on power and lots of gunk from the exhaust
I am usually all for aftermarket parts but crankshaft sensors are notoriously finicky so I'd recommend an original one (The tolerances involved are very fine with crank sensors) Was the battery disconnected for a while while the crank sensor was changed?
@@christopher_barr yes. I always disconnect when doing work.
you change the battery too, that's weird.
A faulty crank sensor can make a car cut out and stop it from starting. As our crank sensor had failed, we had trouble with the engine cutting out and trouble starting it again, hence the battery was massively undercharged and that is why I swapped it out with a charged battery. Not weird, just not a part of the crankshaft sensor replacement, which is why I didn’t cover it in the video. Cheers, Chris
Hey that's not a boat ⛵
Don't think it's that easy on all to replace it on 2008 1.9CdTi you have to remove Egr valve to get to then Oil cooling hose bracket. To get to starter motor top bolts... Then bottom bolt on starter then Solenoid and starter power cable then remove starter upwards then yoh find the crank shaft pos sensor behind the now removed starter motor... A 4 hour job off and on.... 😎
LIAR
What are you talking about?
@@christopher_barr On the crankshaft sensor plug, you don't just "depress" the tab to remove it. Currently followed your tutorial and I am unable to unplug the crankshaft sensor plug.
@@christopher_barr How do you do it, cause you don't just press the tab.
I spend my time making a free video to help people like you fix their cars without spending a fortune on garage fees and you have the audacity to comment with the word "LIAR" in capital letters because you are incapable of removing an electrical connector, and immediately afterwards you expect me to spend more of my time to give you one-to-one help? I don't know what planet you live on, but it's not the same one I live on. Good luck.
@@christopher_barr HAHA alright mate. Might wanna stop editing your videos. Can clearly see the snip of video where it clicks off when removing the plug and you don't simply press the tab as after the slot of blue has been gauged with a screwdriver whereas before the cut off it isn't. Maybe if you want to make helpful and informative videos don't edit and show what you actually do.!!!!!!