Re: x20xev crankshaft sensor problems
Posted: Thu Jan 11, 2024 1:45 am
My first cav was an SEH (I think). Does that mean, unlike the XEV, It wouldn't drive home in limp mode?Robsey wrote: ↑Wed Jan 10, 2024 11:16 pm There are definitely more sensors on the XEV to tighten up emissions, hence the X prefix engine code.
There is just one sensor (crank angle sensor) on the SPi NZ engines and MPi 8 valve NE and SEH engines.
The XE kept things quite simple, but has the 16 valve interference engine block.
Liked for it's moderately simple but raw 150 bhp engine.
Sadly the XEV lost about 14 ponies compared to the XE, but if well maintained and not messed with, it is a very capable and reliable unit.
Unfortunately more sensors = more to go wrong.
As with any Vauxhall, where possible original Bosch or Pierburg parts are essential where still available.
I was quite happy with the power in the sri, the wide ratio gearbox in the cdx was the disappointment although it does have safety benefits, i'm seldom tempted to drag from the lights anymore when a car's in the outside lane to filter.
I still hanker for a lottery win to customise the gearbox, first three close ratio, four and five wide. That's unlikely to happen so I'll have to be content acting my age
