1997 Volvo 960 camshaft sensor

Tiny
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  • 1997 VOLVO 960
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What is a camshaft sensor and how does it work and what position should it be in
Tuesday, August 17th, 2010 AT 4:04 PM

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The cam sensor tells the computer where your cam is in it's rotation. The info is used to determine spark timing and fuel delivery. If it's bad, you'll run rough or not at all. Vehicles with distributors will sometimes integrate thet sensor with the distributor. Otherwise, it will be located near the cam.
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Tuesday, August 17th, 2010 AT 4:28 PM

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