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1998 Ford Contour Code P1383

Tiny
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  • 1998 FORD CONTOUR
  • 4 CYL
  • FWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 102,000 MILES
I got the code number P1383 "Camshaft position, Timing over retarded" of my 1998 Ford Contour SE. The timing belt and transmission oil were changed at 90000 miles. Recently, only at local driving, the rotated speed seems vary and it can be felt some shakiness when it is given very little gas started from stop to move slowly. Also sometime it turns down after stop at the intersection, but it cannot feel any thing on highway. Is it the problem of camshaft or the timing belt?
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Tuesday, May 27th, 2008 AT 1:50 PM

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Tiny
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It could be the sensor was installed wrong when the belt was done, take it back to the shop that did the job. Or worse, the belt is off by a tooth.
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Tuesday, May 27th, 2008 AT 1:55 PM
Tiny
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Thanks first.
Do you mean the cam sensor?How come if the belt is off by a tooth, the car can still run well on highway?If the problem by a booth, should I change the belt or gear wheel or both?
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Tuesday, May 27th, 2008 AT 2:09 PM
Tiny
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The timing is retarded too far so yes it's either the cam sensor is off, or the belt, one or the other! I don't think replacing the gear will fix it. There is a tool to install the cam sensor.
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Wednesday, May 28th, 2008 AT 2:45 AM

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