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Hi all, I'm hoping someone can give me some help and guidance here!! I have a 1.8t AUQ conversion in my rado, running QPEng plug and play system. After changing the crank sensor for an OEM Bosch one from GSF I finally have the car running again. But the new problem has arisen now. When the car reaches 3500rpm the tacho drops back down to about 1000rpm. I have had Jon from Quantum out to my car and this has left him scratching his head, and my mechanic/auto elec scratching his head too. Any help would be greatly received.

 

Thanks

Sam

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Sounds like the ECU is losing sync with the crank sensor. Is the QPeng an MBE unit? Could try them directly for some help?

 

The only time I saw that happen with my DTA ECU was when the crank signal wires were reversed. You'd be surprised how often that happens with crank sensors. I would only ever use genuine with a critical part like that personally.

 

Another thing you can check is the crank sensor distance from the trigger wheel. The 2 sensors may not be identical and the air gap could be too large.

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As Kev says with the air gap, also could be a dodgy new sensor or a broken tooth off the crank trigger.

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OK thanks guys i will have a check, im really hoping its not a problem with the crank trigger, I will post on here if/when we solve the problem

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