I have been trying to locate my camshaft sensor. Please help how do i change it?
Sep 20, 2019 at 5:01 PM
Camshaft sensor location/replacement
1997 NISSAN ALTIMA
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DANNY L
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Hello, I'm Danny.
The camshaft position sensor is within the distributor assembly. Here is a basic tutorial showing what's involved for replacement:
https://www.2carpros.com/articles/camshaft-angle-sensor-replacement
https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-use-a-test-light-circuit-tester
https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-use-a-voltmeter
I've attached pictures below showing location and steps on how to test.Hope this helps and thanks for using 2CarPros.
Danny-
The camshaft position sensor is within the distributor assembly. Here is a basic tutorial showing what's involved for replacement:
https://www.2carpros.com/articles/camshaft-angle-sensor-replacement
https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-use-a-test-light-circuit-tester
https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-use-a-voltmeter
I've attached pictures below showing location and steps on how to test.Hope this helps and thanks for using 2CarPros.
Danny-
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Sep 20, 2019 at 5:30 PM
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