Camshaft Position Sensor

2003 NISSAN MAXIMA
190,000 MILES • 6 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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RONALDDELONE
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Can you send me a picture of the exact location please. Thanks.
Aug 2, 2010 at 10:02 PM
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STRAILER
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Hello,

The camshaft sensor is at the rear of the cylinder head. Here is a guide to help you see what you are in for when doing the job.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/camshaft-angle-sensor-replacement

Here is the location for your car (below)

Please let us know if you need anything else to get the problem fixed.

Cheers, Ken
Aug 2, 2010 at 10:07 PM
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RONALDDELONE
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Electrical problem
2003 Nissan Maxima 6 cyl Front Wheel Drive Automatic 190000 miles

Where is the camshaft position sensor located on my 2003 Nissan Maxima SE.
Mar 1, 2018 at 4:07 PM (Merged)
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BLUELIGHTNIN6
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your vehicle has 2 camshaft sensors. Bank 1 cam sensor is on rear of right cylinder head while bank 2 sensor is on rear of left cylinder head.
Mar 1, 2018 at 4:07 PM (Merged)
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NODVER1
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Is this a diy project for someone with minimal expertise I did it no problem
Mar 1, 2018 at 4:07 PM (Merged)