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Is the Check Engine light still on after replacing the camshaft sensor?

Is the Check Engine light still on after replacing the camshaft sensor?

Replaced camshaft position sensor but my check engine light is still on. If you replaced the camshaft position sensor and your check engine light is still on, you may need to check if there are any other fault codes. To this you will need an OBD2 scanner.

What is the code for the exhaust cam position sensor?

After a week the same issue happened again check engine light on and the code is exhaust cam position also, this time mechanic changes the sensor and same scenario check engine light off then after a while on again. We changed the sensor assuming maybe the new sensor is defective so we change to another new sensor and the same issue repeat.

Can a bad crankshaft position sensor cause a check engine light?

By far, the most common symptom of a bad crankshaft position sensor is a check engine light. The good news is that if you have a check engine light, then your ECM has reverted to default measurements. While this might cause a few performance issues, it should help prevent further damage from occurring.

How does the camshaft position sensor work in a car?

How do camshaft position sensors work? The camshaft position sensor is an electronic device used in gasoline engines to monitor the position or the rotational speed of the camshaft. The position location is used by the engine management system (also known as ECU/ ECM) to adjust the timing, fuel injection and other engine paramenters.

Why is the camshaft position sensor light still on?

Also check the specs for resistance on mercedes for the crankshaft position sensor as it is in the same circuit. This could be going bad. (normal on these cars) It could be going bad. If it is youll be able to tell. your car will only start cold when you drive here to there it wont start after warmed up. Let me know what happens !!

By far, the most common symptom of a bad crankshaft position sensor is a check engine light. The good news is that if you have a check engine light, then your ECM has reverted to default measurements. While this might cause a few performance issues, it should help prevent further damage from occurring.

When does the Check Engine light come on?

Check Engine Light comes on. The Check Engine Light will come on once the camshaft position sensor starts to go bad. Since this light can come on for many different reasons, it is best to have the vehicle thoroughly inspected by a professional.

Is there a cam sensor code on my car?

Unfortunately, you will now most certainly have a cam sensor code, since you unplugged it, and you won’t know if it was there before or only as a result of your unplugging it. The cheap scanner works fine. Reads and clears codes. The codes are posted in various places on the forum and you get a CD with the scanner that has code translations.

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