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Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor

CMP sensor detects camshaft angle at 180-degree intervals (4-cylinder) or 120-degree intervals (V6) and sends signal to PCM. Sensor also detects cylinder No. 1 TDC (4-cylinder) or No. 1 and No. 4 TDC (V6) and sends signal to PCM. For CMP sensor location, see CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR LOCATIONS table.

CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR LOCATIONS

Application Location
B2500 Behind Oil Pump Pulley
B3000 & B4000 Top Rear Of Engine
Millenia
2.3L Right Front Of Engine
2.5L In Distributor
All Others In Distributor