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what is causing my crank sensor to not corrospond with my cam sensor?
2000 CHEVROLET BLAZER
204,000 MILES
SLATER79
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2000 chevy blazer 4.3 v6. crank sensor isn't corrosponding with the cam sensor. what is the cause n how do i fix it?
Aug 1, 2012 at 1:39 PM
ASEMASTER6371
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what code do you have??
what do you mean by corresponding??
cam sensor is common issue when the retard spec is out of spec. most likely some other issue
Roy
Aug 1, 2012 at 1:59 PM
SLATER79
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I was just reitterating what the mechanic said. I took it that the cam sensor or cam was out of sync wh the crank sensor or crank.
Aug 1, 2012 at 2:10 PM
ASEMASTER6371
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yes, common for cam retard code. it comes from either a bad sensor, wiped out distributor gear or a bad timing chain.
Roy
Aug 1, 2012 at 2:20 PM
SLATER79
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what would be the easiest way of determining which is the issue?
Aug 1, 2012 at 2:32 PM
ASEMASTER6371
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do you have a scan tool that can read cam retard timing?? this is required to start the process.
Roy
Aug 1, 2012 at 5:29 PM
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