How to Determine if a Camshaft Position Sensor is Faulty?
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Methods to determine if a camshaft position sensor is faulty: Use a multimeter to check the resistance between the sensor's terminal 1 and the ECU's terminal 62, the sensor's terminal 2 and the ECU's terminal 76, and the sensor's terminal 3 and the ECU's terminal 67. Under normal conditions, the resistance should not exceed 1.5 ohms. If the resistance is too high or infinite, the sensor is faulty and needs repair or replacement. Here are the symptoms of a faulty camshaft position sensor: 1. Difficulty starting the car, delayed ignition, or failure to start, with sudden stalling when the engine is hot. 2. Unstable idling and engine shaking. 3. Poor acceleration with noticeable jerking. 4. Increased fuel consumption and black smoke from the exhaust pipe. 5. Persistent illumination of the dashboard warning light.