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this is a bit of a history lesson:
On early computer controlled engines the cam sensor was only really needed when the car started so the computer knew where the combustion cycle was. They ran a cross check with the crankshaft position sensor to insure the calibration was correct but complete failure would not cause serious trouble until the engine was shut off and a restart attempted.
Next level was when the manufacturers realised that if they measured the wear on camshaft drive components and or error in where the camshaft was timed they could make the engine run better and make less pollution.
Now with variable cam timing on multiple camshafts the computer measures the camshaft rotation to adjust the camshaft timing.
What else can I help you with?
Where are the camshaft position sensor and crankshaft position sensors located in a 1996 olds aurora?
where are the camshaft position
Why does your 2001 Cadillac Seville shut off and turn back on?
check for the camshaft/crankshaft sensors... where is your camshaft/crankshaft sensors
How many crank shaft sensors does a 2006 Chrysler 300 have?
On crankshaft position sensor, one camshaft position sensor.
What is the difference between a crankshaft position sensor and a camshaft position sensor in a 1995 camry?
The Crankshaft sensor and the Cam sensor monitor the position and or the speed of rotation of the crankshaft. Together they send signals to the ECM. The ECM uses that information along with info from other sensors to send spark and fuel to the cylinders at the correct time. Some engines only have only a crank sensor to perform that job. Other engines that have both crank and cam sensors that split the duties.
Are the camshaft position sensor and the crankshaft position sensor the same on Nissan Xterra 2000?
Nope. Rumor is crankshaft (near the bottom of engine) is only used for diagnostics, now camshaft sensors(s), are needed and are located near the top of the engine.
Where is the timing belt sensor located on a 2001 kia sportage?
there is no timing belt sensor, only camshaft position sensors and crankshaft position sensor.
Where are the camshaft and crankshaft position sensors on a 1992 Chrysler Lebaron?
Answeron the rear of the engine, towards the transThe cam sensor is in the distributor.
What is a DTC P0017 for a 2005 Trailblazer?
poo17 is the powertrain control module uses the crankshaft position sensor and the camshaft position sensor information is to monitor the correlation between the crankshaft and the camshaft position sensors if the deviation exceeds a calibrated amount dtc poo17 will set see the dealer to have this updated
What if your 96 Legacy has no spark?
check the crankshaft and/or camshaft position sensors, if they are not working the ECU will not "see" the engine turning, therefore no need to spark..
Will motor for dodge caravan for 2006 fit in your 2002 dodge caravan?
It would bolt in, but will not run. The tone rings for the camshaft and crankshaft position sensors are different.
Where is the crankshaft sensor on a 1984 Chevy Celebrity 2.8L?
It does not have one. Crankshaft position sensors are used in distributorless ignition systems to tell the ignition control module where the crankshaft is in its rotation. The 1982 thru 1986 2.8L engines had distributors so they had no need of a crankshaft position sensor.
Why does your car shake at certain speeds and when idle?
Check the idle, crankshaft and camshaft sensors.
