Problem job: Nissan Micra camshaft sensor fault

Diagnostic tool indicated a faulty sensor but changing the part failed to solve the issue

Problem job: Nissan Micra camshaft sensor fault
When a diagnostic tool indicated a camshaft sensor was at fault on a 2004 Nissan Micra, it was assumed that changing the part would remedy the problem.

A 2004 Nissan Micra 1.2 with an illuminated engine management light was suffering with poor acceleration, erratic handling and featured a P0011 fault code reading.

The reading led to the camshaft sensor being replaced but the warning light still appeared on the dashboard and the symptoms were still occurring.

Connections were checked, but were also found to be perfectly functioning.

After further investigation into the engine timing, it was found out that the timing chain had stretched by around 6mm, enough to cause the engine timing to go out of sync, causing erratic idling.

To rectify the situation the timing chain was replaced.

Cambiare say timing chains generally stretch over time due to the workload they are put under.

However this can be reduced by ensuring your oil is changed at regular service intervals.

Constant lubrication will limit the amount of wear on the chains linkages which is a major factor in them stretching.

It is common place to replace the cheapest component first in a repair attempt, however failure to check all aspects of the system can result in mis-diagnosis and high return rates.

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  1. I drive nissan micra 2004 model but i drove into deep water and thereafter it does not sense key sensor again

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