Where are the Camshaft Sensors located?

2016 SUBARU LEGACY
103,000 MILES • 2.5L • 4 CYL • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
Avatar
SABRTYCA
  • MEMBER
  • 2 POSTS
Needing to replace both bank 1 and, bank 2 camshaft sensors. So far, after hours of searching Google and, the Tube, I have yet to find any clear answers or schematics for a 6 gen Legacy.
Apr 16, 2023 at 4:25 PM
Advertisement
Avatar
JACOBANDNICKOLAS
  • CERTIFIED EXPERT
  • 110,175 POSTS
Hi,

If you look below, pic 1 shows an exploded view of the engine/sensors. Pic 2 is the legend for the picture.

There are a total of 4 cam sensors on this vehicle. Two are for each exhaust camshaft and the other two are for each intake camshaft.


Let me know if this helps. If you do need wiring schematics, let me know.

Take care,

joe

See pics below.
Apr 16, 2023 at 9:15 PM
Avatar
SABRTYCA
  • MEMBER
  • 2 POSTS
Driver pic 1 Pass pic 2... Are these the bank 1 and, bank 2 sensors?
Apr 17, 2023 at 9:05 AM
Advertisement
Avatar
JACOBANDNICKOLAS
  • CERTIFIED EXPERT
  • 110,175 POSTS
Hi,

Those appear to be the sensors. Have you had a chance to replace them?

Let me know.

Joe
Apr 18, 2023 at 6:43 PM
Avatar
2CP-ARCHIVES
  • MEMBER
  • 4,540 POSTS
where is the camshaft positioning sensor located?
Jun 21, 2023 at 1:01 PM (Merged)
Avatar
KHLOW2008
  • CERTIFIED EXPERT
  • 41,814 POSTS
Hello,

The camshaft position sensor is located on the left side if the engine near the front. Here is a guide and diagram to help you see how to do the job check out the diagrams below.

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.
Jun 21, 2023 at 1:01 PM (Merged)
Avatar
CHITJ
  • MEMBER
  • 1 POST
Diagnostic scan showed camshaft sensor & engine sensor faulty. Replaced both. However, when the aircon/heater button is pressed ON, the red warning light pops up and the engine runs differently.
Jun 21, 2023 at 1:02 PM (Merged)
Avatar
MHPAUTOS
  • CERTIFIED EXPERT
  • 31,937 POSTS
Hi there,

Thank you for the donation,

I would be doing a continuity 7 resistance check down the loom from these sensors to the ECU and check that the plugs (loom ) have not got loose or corroded pins, start here.

mark (mhpautos)
Jun 21, 2023 at 1:02 PM (Merged)