error code 47

[mynameisearl]

my 95 model vs stalled on the way home tonight and i just checked the error codes and got error code 47? what is this and would this make the car stall??

[VS_Pete_1]

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Get a new Crank Angle Sensor common problem. Have a good read of the second link I didn`t get a code at all.

[aceventura]

Did you end up replacing the A/C idler mounting yourself? There is an earth for the CAS sensor that has to be reattached to one of the studs for the A/C idler mounting. It also may be that the sensor was on its way out anyway. Good luck with it.

[mynameisearl]

Did you end up replacing the A/C idler mounting yourself? There is an earth for the CAS sensor that has to be reattached to one of the studs for the A/C idler mounting. It also may be that the sensor was on its way out anyway. Good luck with it.

yep replaced that and its all hooked up right, for about a week now every now and then when i go to start it nothing happens. The dash lights come on but nothing else its just dead but if i hold the ignition on for about 5 seconds it starts to kick over

[aceventura]

That problem can be related to the terminals around the ignition not making good contact with the key. There are some posts about it.

You can try fixing it, or you can diagnose this by: Every time you remember, press the unlock door button on the remote immediately before you put the key in the ignition and start the car. If the car does not start only when you forget to press the button, then the terminals are making poor contact with the key

If it were related to the CAS, I think the engine would crank fine - just wouldn't start.

[Harvs82]

my 95 model vs stalled on the way home tonight and i just checked the error codes and got error code 47? what is this and would this make the car stall??

Yep, extremely common problem with the Ecotec V6, 99% chance it will be the crank angle sensor failing. For the genuine part its about $90 or so, plus fitting.

[mynameisearl]

i found this on ebay its just up the road from me does it look ok or should i get one from holden?
Holden VP VR VS VT VX V6 Commodore Crank Angle Sensor - eBay, Other Car Parts, Accessories, Car Parts, Accessories, Cars, Bikes, Boats. (end time 14-Nov-09 20:55:39 AEDST)

[Harvs82]

Each to their own... I got mine done at Holden, mainly because at the time I didn't know what was causing the issue.

With getting it done at Holden, you get 12 months warranty on both the part and the labour too, so if you have any problems again, you can take it straight back without any issues.

[mynameisearl]

Each to their own... I got mine done at Holden, mainly because at the time I didn't know what was causing the issue.

With getting it done at Holden, you get 12 months warranty on both the part and the labour too, so if you have any problems again, you can take it straight back without any issues.

just rang holden they can lick my sweaty nut sack!!! they want $100ph labour and $105.15 for the sensor

[hako]

I've installed one of the Ebay ones and no problems so far. I enquired at Holden and they wanted about $120 (from memory) for the sensor itself and said that unless it is installed by a mechanic they would not replace it if it failed in the 12 month warranty period.
It's easy to see why SuperCheap/Repco/Ebay etc do a roaring trade.

[holden2320]

ive just come up with a error 47 but my car doesnt stall or not start it just runs like crap it idels at 1500 could the fact that the car idels so high have anything to do with the sensor.. i did the error check it came up 12 and 47 so everythings fine then started saying crank angle refferance signal?

[Wombles]

Damn you thread digger!