What is a cam sensor and can you drive a car with a faulty sensor?
Q. I bought a car off ebay and the seller has now told me a warning light has come on on the dashboard which he has been told is a fault with the cam sensor. I don't know whether to go ahead and still buy the car and whether it could make the 3 hour drive back home. Any advice would be appreciated.
Asked by Claire Y - Fri Aug 22 02:34:27 2008 - - 5 Answers - 1 Comments

A. drive it only if you have return to home insurance cover...a cam sensor is a magnetic device that reads a gap in the cam pully and sends data to the cars brain[ecu]
Answered by desert camel - Fri Aug 22 08:05:47 2008

How major is a cam sensor being defective on a 2004 dodge neon?
Q. I have a bad cam sensor on my car(autozone checked it out for me) it was driving fine with the engine light on until this am, it started running kinda rough @ certin speeds but returned to normal soon after. How long do I have until I need it replaced or do I need to replace it at all.
Asked by Angie - Wed May 27 10:34:43 2009 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments

A. when the cam sensor finally goes all the way out ,it wont start or run good,that's what helps time the engine,so if it doesn't know where to time it at it wont run good,you need to replace it before it leaves you stranded,good luck.
Answered by dodge man - Wed May 27 23:08:30 2009

where can I find a step by step on how to replace a cam sensor on a 97 Thunderfird?
Q. check engine light came on showing a troublecode of P0340 camshaft position sensor malfunction. I don't remember if I need a cam tool to replace the sensor or not. does any one know?
Asked by FORDever - Thu Mar 9 20:59:31 2006 - - 6 Answers - 0 Comments

A. I have a 1996 T-Bird and I am very familiar with every system of that car. There are different steps to replacing the cam sensor depending on whether you have the 3.8L or 4.6L engine. For the 3.8L, do the following: 1) Locate the cam sensor on top of the engine's front cover. To access it you will need to remove the coil pack and the heater pipe coming out of the water pump. 2) Once these items are removed, loosen the two bolts holding the cam sensor to the synchronizer assembly. To make your life A LOT easier and to avoid having to buy and use a cam positioning tool, do not remove the large bolt holding the synchronizer in place. It is absolutely unnecessary when replacing the cam sensor. 3) With the bolts loosened, disconnect the… [cont.]
Answered by I Have The Answer - Fri Mar 10 18:13:56 2006

2001 Chevy Astro Computer says Cam Sensor Where do I find it to replace part?
Q. I don't know where the sensor on the cam is located can you tell me how to find it and replace it.
Asked by peppersham - Sat Dec 27 16:24:59 2008 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments

A. the cam sensor is located under the rotor in the distributor and its just 1 bolt undo the bolt unplug it put the new one in plug it in and put it together...done
Answered by keithhernadez - Sat Dec 27 16:39:27 2008

2002 dodge neon with broken mount and need cam sensor and seal replaced?
Q. Mechanic told me I need my cam sensor and seal replaced and the mount is broken. How much longer can I drive my car like this? Also any familiar with any good honest mechanics in the norfolk area with great prices?
Asked by dajacar5 - Tue Feb 24 00:29:34 2009 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Technically you shouldn't drive it like that.
Answered by BFH - Tue Feb 24 00:36:16 2009

Where is the cam sensor on a 1997 ford thunderbird?
Q. i cant find the cam sensor on my 1997 ford thunderbird v8. im trying to replace it but i cant see it.can some one give me an exact location? thanks "grand lake bum" i thought it was by my tail lights... please seriouse answers only no smart ass answers thank you
Asked by art84 - Thu Mar 19 16:52:08 2009 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Lower left front of engine
Answered by cyrus - Thu Mar 19 17:00:16 2009

Does the cam Sensor Control the injector pulse?
Q. Does the cam sensor control the injector pulse? Testing the node injector pulse it flashes 2 times and then nothing.
Asked by goldwing127959 - Sun Oct 4 00:48:22 2009 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments

A. No it does not, good luck mate
Answered by TuTor - Sun Oct 4 00:55:33 2009

Where is the cam angle sensor located on the engine of a 2003 Dodge Ram 1500 4.7L engine?
Q. I'm looking to find out the EXACT location of where the cam angle sensor is on the engine of a 2003 Dodge Ram 1500 4.7L engine. I'm looking for a specific and detailed answer here. Please no general answers. Thanks, your responses are always greatly appreciated.
Asked by Eddie F - Thu Apr 24 08:38:08 2008 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments

A. If your serious, you'll go to your local public library and look up your vehicle in the Motors and Chiltons manuals. Ideally you need a professional shop manual from which is expensive. You might also try a one time $10 subscription to an online source as below.
Answered by bobweb - Thu Apr 24 08:45:22 2008

can any body tell me where cam sensor is located on a 2001 cadillac deville is located?
Q. my car is running really rough.trouble code po340 which says cam sensor circuit it could be the wire going to it or the sensor it self but i cant seem to find it ant info would be great..thank you on know that it is near crankshaft etc.but is it on the front side of motor which would be where water pump and belts etc or side by radiator,or side rear of the engine...
Asked by julio - Fri Apr 10 21:27:49 2009 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Try somewhere near the crankshaft. Good luck!
Answered by TeresaB - Fri Apr 10 21:44:02 2009

what does a cam position sensor do when it fails or is about to?
Q. this is on a 02 intrepid with a 2.7 ltr engine, i used a OBD2 scanner, and it said the cam postion sensor was failing, it has been not starting once in a while, and tonite when i was driving it it started cutting out badly when i gave it any gas, and how hard is it to change? thanks in advance.
Asked by john - Thu Nov 16 23:16:10 2006 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments

A. If you happen to be driving a 1990 Toyota Supra Turbo with a bad CPS you will: Be able to crank, but not start it. It will die at random. It will die at stops often. When it dies it will crank but not start back up. And you can hit the CPS with a heavy wrench to solve any of these situations temporarily. Thats my experience, will prob be similar with your car, but I couldn't tell you its location on the dodge 2.7. *Physically, what you'll be looking for is probably a larger (wallet sized) flat sensor with two or more screws/bolts holding it down, atleast one will be adjustable so you can slightly twist the sensor one way or another and re-tighten it. Inside it should be just a small gear that is driven off the cam gear or an… [cont.]
Answered by xturboexpress - Thu Nov 16 23:27:23 2006

Approx how much would it cost to replace a "Cam Sensor" on a 1995 Dodge Neon?
Q. Im looking into buying my first car. I dont have alot of money and I found this great deal on this 1995 Dodge Neon. The owner says that there is nothing wrong with the car except a little crack in the windsheild and the cam sensor. I want to know around how much that will cost, and if its even worth buying.
Asked by MAYA L - Tue Jul 28 18:34:39 2009 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Does it need a cam sensor or did the timing belt snap? They will set a cam sensor code if belt breaks, and fool people. These sensors are extremely easy to change (on end of cylinder head right above transmission), I wouldn't book it in for this as you could get a 10 year old to do it. And the sensor is probably about $70.
Answered by Serial Stunter RIDE LIKE SIN!!! - Tue Jul 28 18:48:17 2009

What would cause the cam sensor to show as the check engine light problem after being changed twice?
Q. The timing belt broke on my vw gti and was changed.
Asked by Debra B - Tue May 26 20:20:49 2009 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments

A. If the Timing Belt broke, then you had it replaced, then the Check Engine light came on with Camshaft Position Sensor faults stored, the problem is the Timing Belt timing, its probably a tooth off. Does the fault say the Cam Position sensor is too advanced or too retarded? If so, thats the problem. Ive also seen people remove the Camshaft sprocket when doing these timing belts and when they reinstall the sprocket, they use the bolt to push the sprocket onto the cam and the woodruff key gets broken off and the timing slips. My professional opinion is the Cam to Crank timing is off a tooth or more. This is a hard engine to time correctly.
Answered by Maverick - Tue May 26 20:39:49 2009

Is there a cam position sensor on a 1997 Mercury Sable?
Q. The used car dealer is saying they need to change the Cam Position Sensor on our vehicle. Upon calling around for the part...FORD themselves said there is not a cam position sensor on a 1997 Mercury Sable. Is this a case of the Used Car Dealer "TRUST ME" BS?
Asked by alslater63 - Mon Oct 13 12:18:49 2008 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Which engine is this vehicle equipped with? Is it the 3.0L OHV V6 (eighth digit of VIN 'U'), or is it the 3.0L 24-valve DOHC V6 (eighth digit of VIN 'S')? EIther way, BOTH engines do have CMP sensors. If I were to guess, I would it's the 3.0L OHV V6, since this is the engine that commonly wears out the CMP sensor AND the cam synchronizer. Usually when this happens, the engine runs rough, stalling intermittently. In more extreme cases, a loud squealing type noise (very similar to a belt squeal) is also heard. But to fix this problem requires BOTH to be replaced. Hope this helps.
Answered by Ford Goddess - Tue Oct 14 12:00:59 2008

Where is the Cam Shaft Position Sensor on a 95 Dodge Caravan?
Q. My engine stalls out on my 95 caravan. I believe this is being caused by my Cam Shaft Position sensor shorting out when getting wet. Could anybody tell me where I might find it? Oh, and it's a 3.3L Engine with a Distributorless Iginition System.
Asked by TheFixxxer - Thu Jun 12 12:33:29 2008 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments

A. It's located just behind the right motor mount that fastens onto the front of the engine. It reads off the cam sprocket. When you change it, the new one should come with a thick piece of paper stuck onto the end if the sensor. This is to Gage between the sensor tip and the spinning cam sprocket. If it doesn't have one, cut one out of a cereal box and stick it on to the sensor tip. Be sure the sensor fits all the way down in the hole as far as it will go. The paper gage will be wiped off when you start the engine leaving a gap between the sensor tip and the sprocket. The gap is not that critical.
Answered by Jackolantern - Thu Jun 12 12:58:49 2008

What is the cam sensor voltage on a 2002 dodge 4x4 3/4 ton deisel pickup supposed to read? ?
Q. I replaced the last one because the reader said it was 0.0v but the new one sais the same. What should it read?
Asked by clint b - Thu Oct 16 22:19:24 2008 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments

A. The cam sensor shouldnt read a voltage, it is only a pickup coil it acts as a trigger when the engine is turning and gives the info to the computer. What do you mean by reader?
Answered by chris77518 - Fri Oct 17 02:58:48 2008

i have a 97 ford explorer i have replaced the colum the ignition switch the crank an cam sensor the wiring har?
Q. i have a 97 ford explorer i have replaced the colum the ignition switch the crank an cam sensor the wiring harness an the ignition lock an key an i have checked in the repair manuel i have to check for signal to the cois but im still not gettin spark what eles can i do?
Asked by Michael - Tue Jun 9 02:42:18 2009 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Go to an auto electrician they charge $ 68 an hour but can usually find the problem in an hour or you can spend days trying to find said problem & buying parts you do not need and still be without your wheels!
Answered by Gordon C - Tue Jun 9 02:55:31 2009

Wheres the location of a cam sensor on a 95 cougar,i need a picture of the location?
Q. its not in the manual,can someone direct me to a link showing where this is? thanks 4.8 L V8 engine
Asked by joeneway22 - Sat Aug 1 11:19:19 2009 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments

A. The sensor should be on the cover near the camshaft. It needs to be able to read the high mark on the camshaft. Good luck! removal & installation except 4.6L Engines caution prior to removing the camshaft position sensor, set the No. 1 cylinder to 26 after top dead center of the compression stroke. Note the position of the sensor electrical connection. When installing the sensor, the connection must be in the exact position on installation. 1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. 2. Remove the ignition coil, radio capacitor and ignition coil bracket. 3. Remove the camshaft position sensor retaining screw and sensor. 4. Remove the retaining bolt and hold-down clamp. 5. The oil pump intermediate shaft… [cont.]
Answered by KJGrant - Sat Aug 1 11:30:42 2009

How do I test cam and crank sensor on a 3.5 chrysler?
Q. Ihave a 98 Concorde, it will not start, I was told it was PCM, so nowafter pCM is replaced, it still will not run, how do i test Crank and cam sensor, I have voltmeter..
Asked by lil_pengwen - Wed Sep 30 12:40:27 2009 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments

A. probably crank sensor replace it if it doesnt do the trick return it and replace old one but the crank sensor can make alot of stuff not work on a dodge including no spark fuel pump shut off my dodge had same problems finally changed crank sensor and fixed the problem
Answered by bull - Wed Sep 30 12:47:04 2009

Advise on how to put on a cam sensor?
Q. I have a 89 Buick LeSabre not sure on how much it will cost to let a mechanic do the job.I am open for advise or suggestions.I live in WS,NC,ne1 know of a good shop that is not that exspensive to do the job?
Asked by Tim W - Thu Apr 24 20:41:33 2008 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments

A. The sam sensor itself is not hard to replace. It is located on the front of the engine by the pulley, just below the water pump. Look for a 3 wire connector in the area. However, this may not be your problem. There is a small magnet that is attached to the back side of the cam gear. This magnet is known for falling off and causing a cam code. This is very expensive to replace as you need to remove the waterpump, crank pulley, timing cover, and timing chain and gears to fix this problem. These engines do not need the cam sensor to run. The check engine light will stay on, and it might just take a few second more to start when the temp os cold out.
Answered by Tim S - Fri Apr 25 21:55:33 2008

How much should the replacement of a cam sensor be on a PT Cruiser?
Q. How much should the replacement of a cam sensor be on a PT Cruiser?
Asked by sweetstuff_579 - Mon Oct 19 13:11:47 2009 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments

A. definitely under $100
Answered by sweet pork - Mon Oct 19 13:14:21 2009