Afternoon all,

Over the last 2 months my 64 plate 1.2 Punto has been in and out the garage with an engine light referencing the camshaft position sensor. It's since been replaced (and then re-fitted when the garage hadn't properly connected it, causing a breakdown) and the car serviced etc.

It's driven fine for 3+ weeks however today on the motorway, the same engine light came on (flashing, usually begins static) and went straight into limp mode. I managed to pull up and re-started the car and the light was gone...the car seemed to be in normal performance for a further 12 miles however it's just too risky to hope it never comes back on. Is it worth risking the 35 mile commute home?

Could the sensor connector have been damaged? Since the garage had no idea how to fit the damn thing I'm under the assumption they may have cocked up the connecting port itself, causing an intermittence.

Any advice?

Cheers guys,
Giles

Hi.

Was a cambelt change performed recently?

If not done correctly..it can cause these symptoms.

Charlie

What was the outcome of your problem please, for future reference.....

AJGiles

varesecrazy said:

Hi.

Was a cambelt change performed recently?

If not done correctly..it can cause these symptoms.

Charlie

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Hi Charlie,

I don't believe so, just the camshaft position sensor replaced but yes the first time around it wasn't fitted correctly.

Perhaps time for a new cambelt?


Giles

I have a fiesta 2008 1.6 tdci a new cambelt, water pump, idler, tensioner was fitted recently by a ford dealer everything works as it should. Sensor is correct.

Take your car to a Fiat dealer you may pay a little more but they know these cars inside out.

frund said:

I have a fiesta 2008 1.6 tdci a new cambelt, water pump, idler, tensioner was fitted recently by a ford dealer everything works as it should. Sensor is correct.

Take your car to a Fiat dealer you may pay a little more but they know these cars inside out.

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You would assume so.

But finding a FIAT only dealer isnt easy.

A 'Tech.' In Citroen overalls working on x FIAT.. NOT good value

Never had a Fiat but now you mention it dealers are not to widespread.