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Mar 30, 2013 (Edited) Hey all, SO it's been a while since iv'e posted and i got hella story and question about the camshaft sensor. so now i ask
to the ppl here: -Where is the camshaft sensor located in the engine?? all sorts of feed back would be awesome, because not only am i gonna have the proper fix, but we could help many other people with the same issues, alot of threads and forums go from the camshaft to crankshaft which are different, but sound almost the same help me, help others, by helping me lol:bigthumb: Joined Feb 15, 2007 · 8,140 Posts Joined Jul 1, 2012 · 1 Posts
Yes same thing with my 06 hemi charger replaced that and starts fine now!!! Sent from AutoGuide.com App
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Same here. Intermittent hard starting, usually after driving then making a short stop. Fixed by replacing camshaft position sensor. About $25 and 15 minutes. Joined Oct 27, 2012 · 209 Posts
Discussion Starter · #5 · Mar 31, 2013 thats awesome thanks for the responses, i hope other ppl with the same issue see this! Joined Oct 27, 2012 · 209 Posts
Discussion Starter · #6 · Mar 31, 2013 where in the engine bay is it located though??? Joined Feb 15, 2007 · 8,140 Posts
I believe its located in the timing chain cover...give me a few and I will double check Yes it is, in the timing cover just release the electrical connection and then unscrew it...use antiseize install the new one and reconnect
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2.7L engine
3.5L engine
5.7L/6.1L engine
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Discussion Starter · #9 · Mar 31, 2013 thanks for the diagram that is a DIY job
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Sweet, looks like it will be cheaper to fix than I thought. Joined Oct 27, 2012 · 209 Posts
Discussion Starter · #13 · Apr 3, 2013 autozone got me the crankshaft sensor instead of the camshaft sensor!! so the camshaft is literally in front of the engine ?and the crankshaft by the starter on the passenger side ? i think i saw it unless theres more than one sensor
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Camshaft sensor is up front, easy to get to. Crankshaft sensor is down by the starter, hard to get to. Joined Oct 27, 2012 · 209 Posts
Discussion Starter · #15 · Apr 4, 2013 (Edited) The parts seem to say otherwise, the camshaft sensor looks exactly like the one in the the front of the engine, while the shape of the crankshaft looks just like the one in the back side of the engine Joined Jun 2, 2005 · 7,632 Posts
The parts seem to say otherwise, the camshaft sensor looks exactly like the one in the the front of the engine, while the shape of the crankshaft looks just like the one in the back side of the engine Sorry, I had it backwards. The camshaft position sensor is up front, the crank sensor is down below. I'm editing my previous post so nobody thinks it was right. Joined May 19, 2009 · 17,450 Posts
Is the 6.1L about the same? I'm chasing a ghost and this might be part of it. Joined Jun 2, 2005 · 7,632 Posts
I think the 6.1 is the same. Camshaft position sensor gets flaky and causes hard starting. Joined Oct 27, 2012 · 209 Posts
Discussion Starter · #19 · Apr 6, 2013 i noticed there was a loud hissing sound, and found an air leak or vacum leak behind the intake... next to the PCM hose that connects to the catchcan; could that be the problem and the reason that the lighning bolt, and traction control lights turn on randomly when i drive and lose power and even turn off?
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A vacuum leak can certainly cause all types of problems. The PCM controls the throttle actuator to regulate the engine vacuum. If the vacuum in the intake manifold isn't regulated properly due to a leak, the PCM will be commanding the throttle but won't see the result it's expecting. It could cause the PCM to think the throttle isn't responding and set the
ETC (Electronic Throttle Control) light in the instrument cluster. |