Crank sensor part number check.

[c.h 90]

My car is cutting out once it gets hot. Did a bit of research and seems a crank sensor could be at fault.
Bought a new genuine sensor off Renault parts directs.
Once I pull the old one off they seem like different parts. Old one is stamped 8200746509-B new one says 8200513668-C both are stamped with Renault. Is this just an updated part or did my car have the incorrect one originally fitted. Or did rpd sell me the wrong part?

 

[R20BTG]

There are apparently two types of sensor, one is magnetic and the other is induction. This thread might help:

Crankshaft sensor install on clio 3 rs200

Hi all, Trying to replace my crankshaft sensor. Got under the car, and removed with a 10mm what I thought was the old crankshaft sensor. I opened the replacement, part number 82 000513668, but the head of the connector looks slightly different, and therefore doesn't connect to the plug... I...

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[c.h 90]

Thanks for the heads up.
I’ll see if they’ll take it back.