Camshaft position sensor location

2001 CADILLAC ELDORADO
90,330 MILES • 4.6L • V8 • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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PAUL1969
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I need to replace my CMP sensor. I keep hearing by the coolant reservoir on the TOP RH side of the motor but I can't find it there. Can someone please show me a diagram and possibly tell me what I have to remove or move around to even get to or see it?
Jan 31, 2016 at 7:34 AM
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WRENCHTECH
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Jan 31, 2016 at 9:19 AM
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HMAC300
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if it's fwd then it's the rear head
Jan 31, 2016 at 11:19 AM
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PAUL1969
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Alright thanks a lot, I'm guessing the rear head is gonna be tucked in the back of the engine bay
Jan 31, 2016 at 11:21 AM
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STRAILER
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Yep it is, let me know how it goes
Apr 23, 2016 at 7:17 PM
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CURTIS BERRY
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where is cam sensor located...i need a drawing...
Dec 21, 2020 at 6:10 PM (Merged)
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FACTORYJACK
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I'm unable to provide a drawing, only a verbal description. On the rear bank cylinder head(closest to the firewall), at the front(passenger side). Between the strut tower and engine, if you look down, there is a connector(large purple wire and smaller wire) that comes out from under the intake and runs down the front of the cam cover. Below this connector you will see a two wire sensor bolted to the front of the head, that is the cam sensor. It is the only sensor bolted to a head on the front of the engine.
Dec 21, 2020 at 6:10 PM (Merged)