Vauxhall Combo - Engine cuts out when hot

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Mon 28 Jun 2010 12:24
Vauxhall Combo - Engine cuts out when hot - vwscotty

Hi, i have a 53 plate dual fuel combi & when it gets hot (Not over heated, fan kicks in, temp gauge 3/4) it just dies! On trying to start it, it just spins over not even trying to fire! but leaving it for 20mins + It starts no problem till she gets up to temp again & dies! Had it plugged in to OBD machine doesnt show any fault codes??? Im baffled! Any ideas?

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Mon 28 Jun 2010 19:52
Vauxhall Combo - Engine cuts out when hot - starfield

have you looked into vapourlock issues. this could be the problem

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Tue 29 Jun 2010 13:11
Vauxhall Combo - Engine cuts out when hot - madf

Failed crankshaft position sensor almost certainly.

Classic symtoms.

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Tue 29 Jun 2010 17:03
Vauxhall Combo - Engine cuts out when hot - vwscotty

Hi, thanks for your reply. You say failed crank position sensor, but it only cuts out when up to temp. would it not run funny/ if at all if it was that??

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Tue 29 Jun 2010 17:56
Vauxhall Combo - Engine cuts out when hot - madf

It fails when hot because the temperature makes the internal wiring expand . If it has a crack in the wiring, when it is cold current will still flow as the two broken ends will be touching. Then it expands and one end no longer touches the other . (the sides are insulated)..

As I said, a common fault. Symptoms exactly as you describe..And when you get it on a fault code reader... nothing to see..

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Wed 30 Jun 2010 20:32
Vauxhall Combo - Engine cuts out when hot - vwscotty

Just changed crank sensor, still the same problem ??

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Wed 30 Jun 2010 22:52
Vauxhall Combo - Engine cuts out when hot - Gregory II

Perhaps the new sensor is faulty or its wiring is causing the problem. I would check the resistance to ensure it is correct in this respect.

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