Bad n205 valve, safe to drive???

[RichieXR2]

Good morning. 

 

On my way to work this morning I threw up a code, p1531 which is the cam adjuster valve open circuit, I had a look and the plug is actually snapped off with the male part still in the female side. 

 

The question is, is it safe to drive like this? I will try connecting it back together first but if I can't I'll really need the car to get home. 

 

I have a second hand sensor off an engine that had top end oil issues (cam bearings) so may try swapping that in if there's no way particles could be blocking the valve. 

[Breezy_Pete]

It would be a very poor design if it didn't default to a position where it could be driven safely if/when the circuit fails.

[RichieXR2]

That's what I wasn't thinking too but you just never know. I've managed to push the plug back on to the pins so should be safe to drive back home. 

 

I'll fit the other one tonight.

 

thanks for the reply. 

[bradh]

Shove some glue on it push it back together it will get you home iv know them last for mths broken just like that , but order one off eBay there like under £40 quid inc delivery and take 5 min to swap out 

[RichieXR2]

That was the plan for now Bradh but the Mrs hid my glue, must have been sniffing it too much  .

 

I pushed the plug back on and it got me home but didn't have time to change it so will get glue/ change it tomorrow. 

[bradh]

You will get engine symbol on dash if it come rs off when your driving don't panic just drive it conservatively if it does that or pull over and push it back together lol