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Camshaft Position Sensor

  1. Disconnect electrical connector from camshaft position sensor. Camshaft position sensor is located at flywheel end of driver's side (front) cylinder head, just below valve cover. See Fig 1. Using ohmmeter, check resistance between electrical terminals on camshaft position sensor.
  2. Replace camshaft position sensor if resistance is not within specification. See CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR RESISTANCE  table. Reinstall electrical connector on camshaft position sensor.
CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR RESISTANCE

Application Ohms
Nippondenso
Cold (1) 835-1400
Hot (2) 1060-1645
Wabash
Cold (1) 1690-2560
Hot (2) 2145-3010
(1) Cold is with temperature of 14-122°F (-10-50°C).
(2) Hot is with temperature of 122-212°F (50-100°C).
Fig 1: Identifying & Checking Camshaft Position Sensor
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