Will not start with cam sensor hooked up

2004 CHRYSLER SEBRING
115 MILES • 2.7L • V6 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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RDAMAL33
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I had a timing chain go out and bent valves in heads. I had replaced timing chain and gears tensioners and guide rails started the car and ran great. Two days later water pump went out. So I replaced it and now it will not start unless I unhook camshaft sensor then it will start after about five seconds, but acts like it has a rev limiter right at about 3,000. Even when I am in drive once it shifts to next gear and rpm's drop. It runs fine until rpm's get back up to around 3,000. I have replaced the cam the crank the map and the mass air flow sensors and still the same. If anyone can help would be greatly appreciated.
Oct 13, 2018 at 6:13 AM
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Hello,

Is sounds like the camshaft timing is off. Here are guides to help you recheck the camshaft marks. Also, can you run the codes to see what come up?

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/checking-a-service-engine-soon-or-check-engine-light-on-or-flashing

Check out the diagrams (below). Please let us know what happens.

Cheers, Ken
Oct 15, 2018 at 12:30 PM
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