2004 Nissan Sentra

2004 NISSAN SENTRA
66,000 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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LORAG3
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the servive engine light was on & diagnosed as being the camshaft position sensor, that was only 2 days ago & now it won't start. It's definitely not the battery because I have all auxilery functions
Dec 25, 2008 at 4:38 PM
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ZACKMAN
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Having all auxiliary functions don't automatically mean that the battery is not at fault. It only takes about 10 amp to turn on all your lights, radio, etc.., but it takes in the neighborhood of 300 amps to crank and start the motor. I would still get the battery load-tested, just to make sure. A faulty camshaft position sensor will render the ECM "blind" to piston position. As the ECM doesn't know TDC, it cannot determine the timing as thus will not able to coordinate fuel and spark. End result is crank, but no start. Here is where your camshaft position sensor looks like and its location (red circle).


https://images.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/55316_QG18DEcmps_1.jpg


https://images.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/55316_QG18DE_1.jpg

Dec 25, 2008 at 8:21 PM
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I searched maybe 15 sites for a detailed answer with a pic. This site had the best answer to my question by far. Thank you for taking the time to help others. Great site and very helpful people.


SO a big THANKS TO ZACKMAN!!!

Couldnt give you rep points as I have none but you deserve some!!!
Jan 7, 2009 at 1:21 PM
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ZACKMAN
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Thank you for your kind words. I appreciate it. Good luck with the car.
Jan 7, 2009 at 8:51 PM
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