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Camshaft Position Sensor

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The Camshaft Position (CMP) sensor detects camshaft angle at 180-degree intervals (4-cylinder) or 120-degree intervals (6-cylinder) and sends a signal to the PCM. The CMP sensor also detects cylinder No. 1 TDC (4-cylinder) or No. 1 and No. 4 TDC (6-cylinder) and sends a signal to the PCM. The CMP signal is used for fuel synchronization. For CMP sensor location, see CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR LOCATIONS  table. On MPV, the CMP sensor pulses once per camshaft revolution.

CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR LOCATIONS

Application Location
B2300 Top Rear Of Valve cover
B3000 Top Rear Of Engine
B4000 Front Of Engine, On Left Valve Cover
Miata Right Rear Of Cylinder Head
Millenia
2.3L Front Of Left Cylinder Head
2.5L Inside Distributor
MPV Front Of Left Cylinder Head
Protege & Protege5 Front Of Cylinder Head
Tribute
2.0L Right Rear Of Engine
3.0L Front Of Left Cylinder Head
626
2.0L Front Of Cylinder Head
2.5L Front Of Right Cylinder Head