Hesitating while accelerating

2006 LEXUS RX 350
196,434 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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BLESSING EWOBOR
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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?
Oct 14, 2020 at 1:18 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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Oct 14, 2020 at 3:07 PM
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BLESSING EWOBOR
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Good morning, thank you.
Would I replaced the two sensors or one?
Oct 23, 2020 at 12:09 PM
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STRAILER
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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?
Oct 27, 2020 at 7:01 AM
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BLESSING EWOBOR
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Thank you, I will confirm if the engine is low.
Oct 28, 2020 at 12:19 AM
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