Hesitating while accelerating

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2006 LEXUS RX 350
6 CYL
2WD
AUTOMATIC
196,434 MILES

Good morning, the vehicle is not functioning properly. After I have scanned it the only code found was "camshaft position "a" timing over retarded". Is it the sensor that is bad or what?

Wednesday, October 14th, 2020 AT 8:18 PM

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4DRTOM

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Hello,

Well, it's awfully suspect for sure. If the computer is thinking the timing is off or not working properly you would get a hesitation. So with the code matching the symptom it's a pretty good bet it has gone bad. Here is a picture of there locations I highlighted them in yellow there at the rear of the heads up against the firewall.
Let me know if your need anything else.
Tom

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Wednesday, October 14th, 2020 AT 10:07 PM

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Good morning, thank you.
Would I replaced the two sensors or one?

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Friday, October 23rd, 2020 AT 7:09 PM

KEN L

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This would be the sensor closest to the firewall (right side), but I have seen this code when the oil gets low or dirty. Can you confirm clean and the proper level of engine oil?

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Tuesday, October 27th, 2020 AT 2:01 PM

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