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If Engine runs fine why does check engine test says Faulty camshaft sensor 1999 silhouette?
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∙ 12y ago
A vehicles engine can run and operate just fine with a bad sensor dependin on wich one it is.. In your mini-van the cam shaft sensour is going bad.. and giving incorrect readings to the engine.
What you may consider running fine and what the engine considers, can be to really different things.
Like having hiccups.. your alright nothing wrong.. but something inside the body isn't quite working properly
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Where is the camshaft sensor located on a 2001 Oldsmobile Silhouette?
under the power steering pump in the top of the engine.
Will the camshaft sensor stop the car from starting?
Yes. Cam sensor will determine the rotation of the camshaft, and if it does not sense it 'turning' the sensor will not allow the engine to start (it protects damaging the engine). Faulty camshaft or crankshaft sensors will stall engine and prevent restart until replaced.
Does a faulty camshaft mean you may have further engine problems?
Yes, it may mean deeper engine problems. A faulty camshaft could be either the cause of further problems or a symptom of further problems. Or, best case scenario, no further problems at all. Realistically, only a hands-on, eyes-on mechanic is going to be able to tell you if there likely to be deeper problems in your engine.
Why does my vw golf engine cut off when it gets warm?
engine coolant temperature sensor is faulty. engine coolant temperature sensor is faulty. engine coolant temperature sensor is faulty. engine coolant temperature sensor is faulty. engine coolant temperature sensor is faulty.
Can a Faulty Camshaft sensor on a 3.5L Chrysler 300M cause my stalling problem when the engine is hot?
Yes, that is one of many possibilities.
How much is the life of engine camshaft?
With proper maintenance, the camshaft should last the life of the engine.
What is the function of camshaft half engine speed?
The camshaft operates the valves on a 4 cycle engine.
How do you fix a Chrysler PT Cruiser with a P0016 code?
Possible causes could be,Timing gear misaligned,Faulty crankshaft position sensor,Faulty camshaft position sensor,Engine oil dirty,Incorrect engine oil viscosity,Crankshaft position sensor circuit is open or shorted,Camshaft position sensor circuit is open or shorted,
How much bigger is the camshaft in a 2-cycle engine than the crankshaft?
There is no camshaft in a 2-cycle engine.
Does a 92 model jeep 4.0L have a camshaft positioning sensor?
no it does not due to the fact it does not have a camshaft. it does however have a crank sensor. the jeep 4.0L engine is a OHV engine not OHC. that means it is a pushrod engine instead of a camshaft driven engine
Where is this camshaft on a car?
in the engine
Where is the camshaft located in a two cycle engine?
A two-stroke engine does not have a cam or camshaft. Seeing there is no intake/exhaust valves it would be pointless to have a camshaft.
