Camshaft position sensor P0024

Good afternoon,

Yes it is. The sensor goes into the block.

What is the original issue?

Roy

If you have a code P0024 it actually means the sensor is working and it detects that the camshaft is in a position that the ECM doesn't expect it to be at that time. Attached are the items that can cause that code to set on your engine.
A very common cause for this code is low or dirty oil as it causes the oil control valve to the phase control to stick or bind and the camshaft phaser doesn't move properly and you get this code. I would probably do an oil change if it's been more than 3-4000 since the last one, clear the code and see if it returns.

It can also be caused if the oil control valve has an issue where it isn't applying the correct pressure when selected, that can be caused by a piece of dirt or sludge blocking the screens on it or a faulty valve. Testing it is easy if you have a test meter. You unplug the oil control valve for that cam and test it for it's resistance. You want between 9.4 and 10.4 ohms of resistance if the valve is good. This won't tell you if it's plugged though, for that you need to remove it and see if there is a problem.

As for the oil on the sensor, yes that is normal because it is inside the engine next to the timing gears.

Just to add what Steve said, I have found the dirty oil as the most common issue. I pressure flush the oil system to get all the dirt and debris out of the system and have great success with this repair.

Roy

Good, keep us updated.

Roy

Did you get the oil system flushed as we discussed? Lack of maintenance is the major cause for this issue.

Roy

Watch the dash when you turn the key on, not to start, just on. The light should come on then go off as part of the bulb check. If you don't see it come on it could be blown or even missing, or it's possible there is a deeper reason. With that code the light should have come on.