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Camshaft Position Sensor: Testing and Inspection


NOTE: "Cold" and "Hot" in these sentences express the temperature of the coils themselves. "Cold" is from -10 °C (14 °F) to 50 °C (122 °F) and "Hot" is from 50 °C (122 °F) to 100 °C (212 °F).

INSPECT CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSORS
a. Remove the V-bank cover.
b. Remove the air cleaner hose w/ resonator.
c. Disconnect the sensor connectors.





CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSORS:






d. Using an ohmmeter, measure the resistance between terminals.

If the resistance is not as specified, replace the sensor.

e. Reconnect the sensor connectors.
f. Reinstall the air cleaner hose w/ resonator.
g. Reinstall the V-bank cover.