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-This sensor is usually a coiled winding of very thin wire with a very thin insulator that is constantly being exposed to varying magnetic field as electrical current flows through it. This causes the metal to change molecularly and eventually it can cause a wire break (open circuit).
-Exposed to head and vibration the extremely thin coating of insulation on the tightly wound coil of wire can break down causing an internal electrical short.
-Cylindrically shaped cam sensors can be crushed as corrosion developes in the bore the sensor is inserted into. Also, installed height may be incorrect and can cause rubbing.
-Flat cam sensors can have a gasket leak. Not knowing how to obtain a new gasket otherwise, a mechanic may decide to sell you a new sensor (which comes with a gasket.)
-Most cam sensors pick up from a spinning toothed wheel. If this wheel becomes damaged or moves, it may impact the sensor destroying the sensor in the process.
-Some cam sensors pick up from a moving magnet which disintegrates after long term exposure to engine oils. A bad or missing magnet is often misdiagnosed as a bad sensor.
-Many cam sensors are part of a (functional or vestigial) distributor. These are a special case with all kinds of wonderful stuff that can happen requiring replacement of the unit for repair.
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