How to check a camshaft position sensor?

2000 NISSAN MAXIMA
200,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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BARNOLDMCNASTY
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The car died and won't start. It doesn't seem to be getting any fire. I removed the cam position sensor and it checks shorted or zero ohms. Is that normal.
Aug 3, 2010 at 7:40 AM
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SQM
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Hello,

Depending on the brand of the sensor that is installed on your Maxima, the camshaft position sensor should have 1400-2000 ohm resistance.

Keep in mind that typically on a no start situation it is more likely that the crank position sensor is the culprit.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-a-crank-shaft-angle-sensor-works
https://www.2carpros.com/articles/symptoms-of-a-bad-crankshaft-sensor

I have attached diagrams for your reference.

Please let me know of any questions.
Thank you.
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