Rear camshaft sensor

Tiny
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  • 2009 CHEVROLET HHR
  • 2.2L
  • 4 CYL
  • FWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 119,000 MILES
I had an error code, bad camshaft sensor, and I replaced the one I knew of on the front right side of the engine. I was told by the parts dealer that there are two sensors, but he could not tell on the engine diagram where it was.

question 1: where is the rear sensor located?
question 2: is it the same sensor part (i.E. Same part as the front sensor)?
question 3: can I get to it to replace with simple tools and without a lift?

Thanks!
Monday, August 7th, 2017 AT 12:05 PM

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Tiny
KEN L
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Hello,

You can do it yourself without a lift. The sensor is located at the rear of the cylinder head on the intake side. Here is a guide that will help show you what you are in for when doing the job.

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

Here are the sensor ID of the diagrams below:

1 - Fuel Injector 1
2 - Fuel Injector 2
3 - Fuel Injector 3
4 - Manifold Absolute Pressure (MAP) Sensor
5 - Fuel Injector 4
6 - Evaporative Emission (EVAP) Canister Purge Solenoid
7 - Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor - Intake
8 - Knock Sensor (KS)
9 - Engine Oil Pressure (EOP) Switch
10 - Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor
11 - Starter Solenoid
12 - Starter
13 - Intake Manifold

and

1 - Ignition Coil Module 4
2 - Ignition Coil Module 3
3 - Ignition Coil Module 2
4 - Camshaft Position (CMP) Actuator Solenoid-Intake
5 - Camshaft Position (CMP) Actuator Solenoid-Exhaust
6 - Ignition Coil Module 1
7 - Engine Harness
8 - Heated Oxygen Sensor (HO2S) 1
9 - Heated Oxygen Sensor (HO2S) 2
10 - Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor
11 - Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor (Exhaust)
12 - G108
13 - Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor (Intake)
14 - Evaporative Emission (EVAP) Canister Purge Solenoid Valve

Please let us know what happens.

Cheers, Ken
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Wednesday, August 9th, 2017 AT 4:10 PM
Tiny
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Thanks so much, just to confirm, is it the same sensor? Also, how do I know if the error code is for the intake or exhaust camshaft sensor? Car engine is running fine.
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Wednesday, August 9th, 2017 AT 6:28 PM
Tiny
KEN L
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What is the codes number? if you are not sure then use this guide to find out.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/checking-a-service-engine-soon-or-check-engine-light-on-or-flashing

Please let us know what happens.

Cheers, Ken
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Thursday, August 10th, 2017 AT 9:26 AM

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