How do I know my cam sensor is bad?

A glowing check engine light, stalling, poor acceleration and bad fuel mileage are all possible signs your camshaft position sensor may be failing. Gone are the days of carburetors and distributors, replaced by a variety of sensors that help a car’s computer get the maximum performance out of the engine.

Where is the exact location of the crankshaft position sensor?

The location of the crankshaft position sensor can vary from one vehicle to another. Obviously it must be close to the crankshaft, so it is most often located on the front underside of the engine. It can usually be found mounted to the timing cover. Sometimes it may be mounted at the rear or the side of the engine.

Which cam sensor is Bank 2?

Registered. There’s two cam sensors. One of the drivers rear of the head, the other on the passenger rear of the head. it’s bank two, which is typically cylinders 2&4 which is the drivers side.

How many camshaft position sensors are there?

four
A camshaft sensor determines the exact position of your engine’s camshaft, helping your car keep your engine’s combustion running smoothly. Many modern engines have one camshaft sensor for each camshaft. This can mean up to four, although some cars will only have two.

Will a bad camshaft sensor throw a code?

Answer: Usually a camshaft sensor intermittent failure can produce no code. But you’ll notice a change in driveability performance at times. Sometimes it’s possible to detect the failure with a scan tool.

Which side is the bank 1 camshaft position sensor?

Beneath the timing belt cover is where the CMP Sensor is mounted. The camshaft position sensor can be found in the right side of the engine compartment at the rear of the valve cover.

What is the camshaft position sensor bank 1?

The Camshaft Position Sensor is one of many sensors. It relays valuable information that the vehicle’s primary computer or powertrain control module (PCM) uses to calculate fuel injection and ignition timing. When the PCM detects that the signal from this sensor is intermittent or missing, the P0344 code gets set.

Are both camshaft sensors the same?

yes,same part number.. The Cam Sensor is the New part design, sensor with round metal body replaces plastic sensor with flats sides. Must turn plug 180° to connect. The Crank Sensor is the same exact part.so if you need both just buy 2 of the same part number.