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Where is the camshaft sensor on a Chevy Suburban?

Where is the camshaft sensor on a Chevy Suburban?

The camshaft position sensor on the 1999 Chevrolet Suburban is located just above the crankshaft pulley. It sends the position of the camshaft to the computer.

How to test the camshaft position sensor diagnostic trouble?

To go into more detail: if the camshaft position sensor is working like it should, on your 4.3L (or 5.0L or 5.7) mini-van or pick up or SUV, your multimeter will register 0 Volts (which is the Off signal) and when the camshaft position sensor is activated, the multimeter will register 12 Volts DC (and this is the On signal).

Where is the cam sensor located in the distributor?

The camshaft position (CMP) sensor is a three wire Hall Effect type sensor that needs power and ground to produce a Signal. The cam sensor is located within the distributor assembly and as such, it’s rotated by the camshaft.

How does the cam ( CMP ) sensor work?

How The Cam (CMP) Sensor Works. The camshaft position (CMP) sensor is a three wire Hall Effect type sensor that needs power and ground to produce a Signal. The cam sensor is located within the distributor assembly and as such, it’s rotated by the camshaft.

Where is the camshaft sensor on a 1999 suburban?

by Cayden Conor. The camshaft position sensor on the 1999 Chevrolet Suburban is located just above the crankshaft pulley. It sends the position of the camshaft to the computer.

How do you install a camshaft position sensor?

Unplug the wiring harness from the camshaft position sensor. The wiring harness connector has three wires that plug into the sensor. Remove the four retaining bolts, using the appropriate socket, then pull the camshaft sensor off the engine. Install the new sensor and tighten the retaining bolts firmly.

What happens if the camshaft sensor is malfunctioning?

If the camshaft sensor is malfunctioning, it causes several symptoms, including a no-start condition or a hard-start condition. It might take the engine a long time to crank over, could cause misfiring, lack of power and fouled spark plugs.

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Ruth Doyle