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Camshaft Position Sensor 2

The following procedure is used to diagnose Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor 2 G163 which is controlled by Engine Control Module (ECM) 2 J624.

NOTE:
  • Use only gold-plated when servicing the electrical harness connector terminals of the Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor 2 G163.

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required 

Test requirements 

Procedure 

Fig 1: Disconnecting Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor 2 G163 Electrical Harness Connector
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Fig 2: Identifying 3-Pin Harness Connector Terminals
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Specified value: about 5.0 V

If the specification was not obtained:

Checking wiring 

If the manufacturers test box is being used. Perform the following step.

If the manufacturers test box is not being used. Perform the following step.

Fig 3: Identifying 3-Pin Harness Connector Terminals
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Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor 2 G163 electrical harness connector terminals Engine Control Module (ECM) 2 J624 electrical harness connector T60d terminals or test box sockets
1 26
2 44
3 52

Specified value: 1.5 Ω Max.

If the specified value was not obtained:

If no malfunction is found in the wiring and voltage supply was OK:

If no malfunction is found in the wiring and voltage supply was not OK:

Final procedures 

After repair work, the following work steps must be performed in the following sequence:

  1. Check the DTC memory.
  2. If necessary, erase the DTC memory. Refer to Diagnostic Mode 04 - Erase DTC Memory .
  3. If the DTC memory was erased, generate readiness code. Refer to Readiness Code .