Where is the cam sensor located in the distributor?
The camshaft position (CMP) sensor is a three wire Hall Effect type sensor that needs power and ground to produce a Signal. The cam sensor is located within the distributor assembly and as such, it’s rotated by the camshaft.
Where is the camshaft position ( CMP ) sensor located?
The camshaft position (CMP) sensor is a three wire Hall Effect type sensor that needs power and ground to produce a Signal. The cam sensor is located within the distributor assembly and as such, it’s rotated by the camshaft. This also means that a cam signal is created and sent to the PCM once every two revolutions of the Crankshaft.
What kind of Hall effect does a camshaft position sensor use?
The Hall-effect type uses an external power source to produce a digital signal (a “square wave,” on-or-off) and has three wires. Note: If you are new to all this, you should know that the camshaft position sensor is a different part from the crankshaft position sensor.
How much does a bad camshaft sensor cost?
In this case, because of an inaccurate reading from a bad camshaft position sensor, more fuel than necessary is injected into the engine which causes your fuel economy to drop. To replace a camshaft position sensor, you can expect to pay anywhere from $120 to $300. Parts alone will run about $50 to $200.
Where does the camshaft position sensor send the information?
The camshaft position sensor gathers information about the vehicle’s camshaft speed and sends it to the vehicle’s engine control module (ECM).
In this case, because of an inaccurate reading from a bad camshaft position sensor, more fuel than necessary is injected into the engine which causes your fuel economy to drop. To replace a camshaft position sensor, you can expect to pay anywhere from $120 to $300. Parts alone will run about $50 to $200.
What happens if the cam position sensor fails?
All that horsepower underneath the hood isn’t going to help your vehicle if your cam position sensor fails. A defective sensor can cause your vehicle’s engine to stall without notice at any time. A faulty sensor can also cause your engine to misfire, since the spark timing is thrown off.
Can a cam sync distributor be set to 60°?
These MSD Distributors feature an adjustable cam sync pickup for use in EFI applications. You can set it to your ECU’s requirements (up to 60° BTDC). Each model is equipped with a slip collar, iron gear and an adjustable rotor to help set phasing!