Camshaft position sensor?

Tiny
JOLS
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Can you show me where the camshaft position sensor is located?
Monday, June 24th, 2019 AT 8:54 AM

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Tiny
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Hello,

The information that you requested is in the diagrams down below. Please, let us know if there is any other vehicle related question that we can help you with.

Thanks,
Alex
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Monday, June 24th, 2019 AT 9:10 AM
Tiny
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Can you tell me how difficult it will be to change this? And a diagram if possible.
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Monday, January 25th, 2021 AT 7:27 PM (Merged)
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REMOVAL PROCEDURE

Disconnect the negative battery cable.
Remove spark plug cover on top of valve cover by removing four retaining bolts.


https://www.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/12900_c1_11.gif



Disconnect electrical connector from the sensor.
Remove drive belt. Refer to Engine Mechanical Section.
Remove top harness cover installed on timing belt cover by removing a retaining screw.
Remove the retaining bolts holding crankshaft pulley, and pull crankshaft pulley while wiggling. Refer to Engine Mechanical Section.


https://www.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/12900_c2_40.jpg



Remove the retaining screws for timing belt cover.


https://www.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/12900_c3_16.jpg



Remove the retaining bolt for the sensor and pull up camshaft position sensor.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE

Insert camshaft position sensor in position.


https://www.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/12900_c4_6.gif



Install retaining bolt.
Install the timing belt cover and the retaining screws.
Install the crank shaft pulley and the mounting bolts. Holes for mounting bolts are off the pitch. The pulley can be mounted only one way to install all mounting bolts. Tighten the bolts. Refer to Engine Mechanical section.


https://www.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/12900_c3_16.jpg



Install the drive belt. Refer to Engine Mechanical Section.
Install the top harness cover onto timing belt cover.
Connect electrical connector to the sensor and securely lock it.
Install the spark plug cover.


https://www.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/12900_c2_40.jpg



Connect the negative battery cable.

https://www.2carpros.com/kpages/auto_repair_manuals_alldata.htm
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Monday, January 25th, 2021 AT 7:27 PM (Merged)
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Where is the cam sensor located and what do I have to remove to get to it
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Monday, January 25th, 2021 AT 7:27 PM (Merged)
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CJ MEDEVAC
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HERE'S A PIC OF THE LOCATION

THE MEDIC
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Monday, January 25th, 2021 AT 7:27 PM (Merged)
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How do I change the camshaft position sensor? I dont know where is located and how to change ir. I already have the new sensor Where is the cam position sensor on my vehicle? It has no air conditioner and no power windows. I have looked it up with other questions and pictures but there is a cover I do not know how to remove. Thank you.
Can you help me step by step. I love this site
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Friday, January 29th, 2021 AT 11:09 AM (Merged)
Tiny
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The camshaft position sensor is located under the front camshaft cover. Here is a guide that will show you what you are in for when doing the job and diagrams (Below) to show you how to do the job on your car I have included both 4 and 6 cylinder engines.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/camshaft-angle-sensor-replacement

Check out the diagrams (Below). Please let us know if you need anything else to get the problem fixed.

Cheers
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Friday, January 29th, 2021 AT 11:09 AM (Merged)
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You guys are the best! I will tell my friends about you :)
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Friday, January 29th, 2021 AT 11:10 AM (Merged)
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I cannot find the location of the camshaft sensor. Please help
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Friday, January 29th, 2021 AT 11:10 AM (Merged)
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Good evening.

It is at the rear of the engine on the left cylinder head.

Roy

CMP is located Left Rear cylinder head. When the Hall-effect switch is activated, it grounds the signal line to the PCM, pulling the camshaft position sensor signal circuit's applied voltage low. This is a CMP signal. The CMP signals is created as piston # 1 is approximately 25 ° after top dead counter on the power stroke. If the correct CMP signal is not received by the PCM, DTC P0341 will be set.
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Friday, January 29th, 2021 AT 11:10 AM (Merged)
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Hi im working on a 2001 isuzu rodeo 3.2l and cant find the where the cam sensor is located, the repair manual shows it on the front of the timing belt cover but its not there. Please help
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Friday, January 29th, 2021 AT 11:10 AM (Merged)
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It's hidden under the intake manifold on the top side of the left hand cylinder head in the back of the engine. It's possible to remove it without removing the intake but it's a tight fit.

USER NOTES: Not on the passport. You have to remove the intake to get to it. You can barely see the cps
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Friday, January 29th, 2021 AT 11:10 AM (Merged)
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Thank you this site rocks!
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Friday, January 29th, 2021 AT 11:10 AM (Merged)
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I parked the car on level ground took the camshaft position sensor out put the new camshaft position sensor. Now the car runs rough and sounds like it's coming apart.
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Friday, January 29th, 2021 AT 11:10 AM (Merged)
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What was the reason for changing the cam sensor? The most common reason replacement could cause problems would be if the cam timing was changed while the sensor was being changed. To check that you would remove the timing belt cover and check the alignment marks as shown in the images. If they line up then it is in time and not the issue, if they don't then the timing is off and needs to be corrected. Hopefully there is no lasting damage as the timing being off could cause the pistons to hit the valves and that would cause at a minimum needing a vale job, or a replacement cylinder head.
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Friday, January 29th, 2021 AT 11:10 AM (Merged)
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Check engine light came on OBD2 said cam position sensor. Do you have to time it before you put the sensor in? I don't think I moved anything.
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Friday, January 29th, 2021 AT 11:10 AM (Merged)
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Hello,

So the car was running fine just the light came on so you changed the sensor from the code it showed? I would double check the installation and make sure the sensor seated properly and the plug too. The belt itself should not have moved unless something like the tensioner failed and the belt jumped a tooth. Checking the marks that Steve mentioned is a good idea just in case. What was the actual code number so we can verify that was the correct and only thing that the code means.

Tom
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Friday, January 29th, 2021 AT 11:10 AM (Merged)
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How do you not remember the code? But I'm going to reset the timing and go from there. Thank you
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Friday, January 29th, 2021 AT 11:10 AM (Merged)
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STEVE W.
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That would be the place to start. Let us know what you find out.
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Friday, January 29th, 2021 AT 11:10 AM (Merged)
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Okay, I will.
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