There is no cam sensor on a 90 3.1. Only a crank sensor.
upper timing cover
The cam sensor is located in the distributor. The cost of a distributor is about $250.00 and up. get the cam sensor checked first, then if needed, replace. Use a Haynes Manual or something else to guide you thru the replacement process. It's easy to do.
Inferior technology is only used on inferior cars. BMW stopped using belt timing in the early nineties. They all have chains.
You locate cam-sensor check for loose or broken wires ,if this doesn't work replace cam-sensor.
It is inside the distributor. You have to replace the distributor to service the cam sensor.
The cam sensor on a 1996 Mercury Villager cost about $35 to $40. The sensor is actually manufactured by a Nissan subsidiary.
if you have a code w/ cam to crank reference then yes. if only a crank sensor issue the no
cam sensor cost around 28.00 if you put it in. Not hard one bolt.
The 1996 BMW 328 camshaft position sensor is located on the front of the cylinder head. The camshaft position sensor should be labeled as such.
To change a 305 cam sensor, locate it beside the camshaft. Disconnect the electrical plug of the sensor and remove the hold-down bolt to take off the cam sensor. Replace with new.Ê
i had the same problem but only with the cam sensor. i took it to the shop and they told me the computer that powers the sensor was bad. cost 1,000 to replace (labor and all). good luck