Knew it to good to be true .... HELP

Mike1967 · Aug 15th, 2010, 19:50

Not sure if you have seen my other post ...http://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showthread.php?t=102432 has been running so lovely .... well until today !!! Grrrr

Car is NOT a 20v .... its a 10V !

Engine starts first turn of the key when cold first thing in the morning ... sometimes it takes a second turn of the key . Well today on our travels the Lambda Light came on and it was a total BuXXer to start when warm .... infact I really thought it wasnt going to start as it was coughing and spluttering to start . I left it for 5 minutes then tried again .... started fine then.

I have been searching through the forums and its pointing the problem to the camshaft sensor . Looking at the one on the car , It looks like its never been changed .

Im wondering is it worth buying a second hand one ... as eurocarparts want £115 .

NI_Volvo_Nut · Aug 15th, 2010, 20:54

Cam sensor in my experience usually fails compleatly and when cranking the rev counter wont move at all, but I've fitted 2nd hand ones before and gotten away fine

They are also known for leaking into the sensor and filling the sensor with oil and failing

biglass1980 · Aug 15th, 2010, 21:42

Pm sent

Mike1967 · Aug 15th, 2010, 21:49

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Originally Posted by biglass1980

Pm sent

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biglass1980 · Aug 15th, 2010, 22:02

ive just sent you another

Mike1967 · Aug 15th, 2010, 22:06

Quote:

Originally Posted by biglass1980

ive just sent you another

Thanks and replied .

Aug 15th, 2010, 19:50	#1
Mike1967 Premier Member Last Online: Dec 12th, 2018 12:36 Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Here ......	Knew it to good to be true .... HELP Not sure if you have seen my other post ...http://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showthread.php?t=102432 has been running so lovely .... well until today !!! Grrrr Car is NOT a 20v .... its a 10V ! Engine starts first turn of the key when cold first thing in the morning ... sometimes it takes a second turn of the key . Well today on our travels the Lambda Light came on and it was a total BuXXer to start when warm .... infact I really thought it wasnt going to start as it was coughing and spluttering to start . I left it for 5 minutes then tried again .... started fine then. I have been searching through the forums and its pointing the problem to the camshaft sensor . Looking at the one on the car , It looks like its never been changed . Im wondering is it worth buying a second hand one ... as eurocarparts want £115 .

Aug 15th, 2010, 20:54	#2
NI_Volvo_Nut Volvologist Last Online: Dec 6th, 2023 11:13 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Bangor - Norn Iron View Photos By: NI_Volvo_Nut	Cam sensor in my experience usually fails compleatly and when cranking the rev counter wont move at all, but I've fitted 2nd hand ones before and gotten away fine They are also known for leaking into the sensor and filling the sensor with oil and failing __________________ What's the matter with the car I'm driving? Can't you tell that it's out of style? Should I get a set of white wall tires? Are you gonna cruise the miracle mile?

Aug 15th, 2010, 21:42	#3
biglass1980 Member Last Online: Feb 28th, 2015 01:16 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Barnsley	Pm sent

Aug 15th, 2010, 22:02	#5
biglass1980 Member Last Online: Feb 28th, 2015 01:16 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Barnsley	ive just sent you another

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