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Component Tests and General Diagnostics


CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR INSPECTION

NOTICE: "Cold" and "Hot" in the following sentences express the temperature of the sensor itself. "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).

1. Disconnect camshaft position sensor connector.





2. Inspect camshaft position sensor resistance.
Using an ohmmeter. measure the resistance between terminals.

Resistance:
Cold: 985 - 1,600 Ohms
Hot: 1.265 - 1,890 Ohms


If the resistance is not as specified. replace the camshaft position sensor.
3. Reconnect camshaft position sensor connector.