Camshaft sensor location/replacement

1997 NISSAN ALTIMA
2,035,667 MILES
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K.QUICK84
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I have been trying to locate my camshaft sensor. Please help how do i change it?
Sep 20, 2019 at 5:01 PM
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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-
Sep 20, 2019 at 5:30 PM
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