HOW TO TEST CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR ON A CAR

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[@cartroublewannafix8611]

I did that test on the camshaft position sensor. When I put the pins in I got a reading of less than one and the weird thing is, when I tapped the sensor with a wrench, the reading would go up to 4.65 . It's a Chevrolet Malibu 2015, 2.5. I get a code P0016 on it.

[@keithmcguire5224]

I really appreciate your videos I've learned a lot I like the other channel too it is awesome keep doing what you're doing I really appreciate everything

[@lexxon4life804]

Hello just seen this video my check engine light came on with code p0011 for a 200 Jetta 2.5 it said intake camshaft sensor I did what you explained and when I put the socket extension it did not change what does that mean

[@mullinsjm1]

Thanks for your help. I tested the crank position sensor on my daughter’s car with the help of this video. It ended up being faulty. Swapped it out. It cranked right over.

[@restosandrevivals4597]

Signal wires run to the ecu, ecu wires always have the stripe. Hope that helps someone.

[@Undoing88]

Thanks kindly, just about to embark on this!

[@str8hood830]

Thank you. That info is very helpful when troubleshooting and are not a mechanic

[@jameskuria1664]

Very much

[@mikethomas3163]

Need help

[@charliethomas2219]

Thanks

[@dsnider2011]

I just wanted to stop by for a sec and say thanks. Your videos have been a huge aid in diagnosing my Chevy Cruze. I think I'm looking at changing the VVT camshaft gears in my 1.8L. But I wanna check all my sensors and stuff before I dig into the internal timing components. Your videos are easy to understand and provide great info!! Thank you!!

[@derap34]

That was by far the most straight forward explanation I've seen yet, thank you!

[@sethberry383]

You guys (ha) are the first channel I have come across who has shown a live test... My FSM had me testing every circuit and connector in the freaking car just to find out what one five minute test would tell me. You guys are awesome, thanks!

[@lloyd-qt1mg]

Bloody marvellous , this saved me a 'fortune' with auto electricians . So happy, thanks so much from Australia.

[@jluis5188]

I was gettig no change one crank sensor and cam sensor only goes down to 1.5-2v. Ordered both. Thanks!!!

[@johnmccool6875]

What is a likely cause of no signal wire power to the sensor?

[@pythonbig1694]

An excellent video, I watch 4 other vidoes before this one. In my opinion the easiest to understand, straight to the method of how to test the camshaft sensor, what it does and what to measure.

[@limamantapachitas]

The best Camshaft test bro, thanks a lot, very simple and effective, You won a like and a new subscriptor,

[@eddiecortez8320]

Same connections and procedure for a CKP?

[@henryhill3778]

This guy knows his stuff and shows you how to test the CPS at the end with a simple Volt Ohm Meter... Basically a CPS Test for Dummy's! Just AWESOME! Thank YOU!

[@mikesecondo2254]

DUH..it's only a simple hall effect switch...no mystery!!!

[@maxguod]

​@@mikesecondo2254Bet you were the same way before you learned all about it - ha

[@duaneafields]

im hunting down a 2177 and 2178 on a mazda cx7. this video and all your other videos are very helpful so Im not buying multiple wrong parts. thanks for all you do.

[@rusty911s2]

Excellent, very clear and excellent methodology that tests both sensor and wiring. Thank you!

[@marathonman96]

Now that's what I wanted to see. I have an intermittent signal on my ford and I was looking for a video that uses a multimeter to test it. Well done, guys :b

[@mckoylach1622]

Great instructions for how to test the sensor. Does procedures applied to the crank sensor also ? Thanks

[@goodie2shoes874]

I would always connect your black lead to a ground that is preferably not on the connector (until you know which wire is which). It would suck if you sent 12 volts somewhere it shouldn’t go.

[@sarahkline389]

What do you mean by this? Like put it on the negative if the battery?

[@mateuszf4766]

​@@sarahkline389or on the bare metal

[@loguk8970]

I will never do this but I learned smth new today. Thank you.

[@jessedukelacrosse6470]

Awesome thanks man , you help us weekend non qualified mechanics get so much done 👍

[@RenzoJayValeza]

The best explanation ive ever hear. Better than my trainor back in the days hehe

[@reneefleming4852]

I have a 2017 Elantra and have recently found your videos. You guys are absolutely the best on explaining everything clearly and also explaining the why. Your camera work is also excellent. I replaced my crankshaft sensor and the Camshaft sensor is next. I don't think I could've done it as easily if it was someone else's videos. I have a 1.3 parasitic draw x 3 years I can't find except I found it's coming from positive battery fuse which could be anything. Do you have a video that can help me find it? You guys are the best!!! ❤❤❤

[@magnum6293]

These guy are always helpful I've learned a lot about my kia

[@farzanmohamed8310]

Thank you somuch . Appreciated your dedication .

[@megeorge4128]

Thanks for your video. It is probably one of the best videos for diy car maintenance.🎉

[@shehzadbhatti5893]

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[@juli7970]

Well that sure is an excellent, but simple explanation/ instructional video. Thank you, off to test mine now! Great job y'all!

[@olgaberzina3359]

great work

[@vitoaugello1677]

you almost make it sound so simple. thank you for your insight.

[@mrjbone719]

I'd like some more info on why the metal object takes the voltage away? I mean, they sit next to or on an engine block so why does it zero out?

[@haidenthomas6002]

Brilliant video! Thank you so much

[@amarsta]

THANK YOU 😀👍

[@BB-jw6iu]

best vid on testing the sensor, but my Chev Colorado 2011 uses a connector which does not provide access while sensor is connected. So sadly no way to verify the reading drop...

[@chemicalyinbalanced]

500k views and only 5.5k likes!? Great video thanks!

[@train4905]

Absolutely brilliant gentlemen,this has helped me out loads,to fix my mates 2002 x trail t30.

[@spang650]

This video was easy to follow. Thank you!

[@PaulC1980]

Good test on the sensor, I've never seen that before

[@ericwong6316]

Hey bud thanks for the video, it is very useful and informative! I tried to test my sensor yesterday. It shows 5.07v, when I use the metal for testing the tip of the sensor it shows 0.28, is it normal? Please advise with many thanks

[@richardcunningham7964]

Love how u guys have Ur racing suits on.

[@johnjohn-xo5gl]

This channel is very underrated!!!! Love this channel

[@romantorrano2355]

Very very helpful..I learn a lot ..thank you so much

[@Alfredorubiocubillan]

Excelent video brother, how do i do it on two pin camshaft sensor? Thank you in advance!

[@D.C.MCMLXXXIV]

Cómo sabes que te está fallando ese sensor?? Acaso el carro no prende? Yo tengo el código P0340 ya le cambié el sensor...el carro prende tiene fuerza....pero lo que noto es que huele a gasolina ....que podría ser? Buen video gracias

[@siachen6680]

I have a P340 engine code for camshaft position sensor low voltage. I replaced the sensor but made no difference. Looks like the issue with the signal wire from the ECU. I hope this video will help me diagnose my 03 Civic issue. The problem I am having are engine stalling mostly at highway speed but also at low speed and coasting and sometimes when the engine is hot and also when park an inclined surface. I replaced the fuel pump, but the issue still presist.

[@whatdahecTV]

Can you please tell me how to check the variable valve solenoid and the connectors or do a video on it ?

[@bowtieordiegarage1179]

Absolutely love this channel 👍

[@MustangWes]

Thank you. Is this the same for two wire cam sensor.

[@user-2uf2kr2c]

Hello, thx for the vid. Do you have a link to your other channel about electtrical car repairs? And is it the same procedure for the crankshaftposition sensor? I have a daihatsu Sirion with a 2-wire crankshaft position sensor. And can i test the 2 wire crankshaftsensor harness, maybe with a continuity test?. Regards

[@vansinhnguyen7578]

I would really appreciate your video clip,,,, Otherwise, I almost replaced 4 of this sensors on my 06 MB R-350 gasoline engine without any knowledge. Wish you have more video on this car for those who do DIY on car.. Thanks again.

[@nicholaslynch7157]

Hey thanks for the video I got a lot of information out of it but I was wondering if this would work for a Lamborghini I have two of them. I have an 88.5 Countach special edition and an 05 special edition Gallardo. So I needed to do a tune-up on the Gallardo and when I was changing my spark plugs I was pulling up on the coil pack harnesses and pulled a little too hard and the plastic around the camshaft sensor pigtail connector completely disintegrated but the wires are still there and just hanging so I don't know what pin position they go into the new pigtail connector so I was wondering if this method of checking to see which wires are pulse and constant and ground would be the same procedure. Well hopefully you'll read this and great video I subscribed you have a fan

[@techx2034]

Great video, but what do I do if the connector is GM, aka points so small I can’t get the voltmeter in to check?

[@radioactivepilot]

Paperclips. Or smaller wire.

[@Eurospec73]

Wow, thanks for sharing this also is it true that if you have a crank no start engine and your RPM gauge doesn't work. Does that mean you're CPS sensor is bad? I just put a new CPS sensor in my VR6 engine and I have a crank no start and the RPM gauge doesn't work either. Should I buy a new sensor because this one is broken that's new?

[@Alan-cw8vy]

You guys are the best you explained it so well

[@IBRUNO151]

Your the best mecanic like your tips crystal clear as always thanks

[@abbe26]

Hello when i put the conector in the sensor i have 4.97 volts and if i take a socket on it i drops to 0.30 volts is that sensor faulty or is it good ?

[@ginajulen3436]

So you dont have to change both when you get the error code for camshaft sensor?

[@gibsongonde252]

Thanx very simple and straight forward

[@juliogonza]

I make the same test with a new camshaft. And when i conect the camshat it goes from 4.8 to 0.02 volts... is the camshaft bad? Because is "New"... thanks for the help..

[@butterbean8306]

Wow you guys make it sound so simple and easy. Thanks heaps

[@mikesecondo2254]

DUH...it's only a simple hall effect switch..no mystery!!!

[@mickstermuse4969]

when I do the test you describe, I pass the metal in front of the sensor but the 5.0volts doesn't drop to zero, it doesn't change at all?

[@Bullhead812]

If both sensors test good on a honda crv, is the next step to check timing chain for stretch?

[@PapaFujiwara]

Great explanation thank you!!

[@poogzie]

Hi , love ur vids , can u help me out i have gmc holden 3.6 motor with code p0008 ,car runs fine but code keeps coming up and i remove it . im stuck between timing chains, cam shaft sensor od solinoid can u help .cheers

[@justbill6218]

I don't have 12 v going into my cam position sensor only 1v But I do have 5v on signal wire. Why would that be? Does the v come straight from the battery or from the computer. I have a MK4 Ford Mondeo turbo diesel.

[@chamanavenkatesh]

im fan of you bro im seeing your so many videos bro very nice explaining

[@hassanmahmood703]

How to know camshaft position sensor is weak Any link of p0012 with camshaft sensor hybrid prius

[@jaysantiago9195]

My camshaft position sensor drops to 0.11 volts when testing it. Is that a good enough reading or does it have to be replaced?

[@minravex9919]

I have connected probs to the two wire no current on the wire

[@TechnicalCenter-sg2uc]

I love watching your videos. You are amazing!

[@renejacques8288]

I tested my camshaft and crankshaft positioning sensors. They seem good. I'm getting no signal from the ignition coil signal wire. I get wire continuity from camshaft to ECM. I have a 95 Maxima. Do you know how much voltage I should get from the camshaft sensor? I put my voltmeter on mV and still get nothing from the ignition coil sig. wire.

[@muhammedemircanguney4809]

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[@wildwoodtop]

Dude I've got some weird stuff going on. I have 4 cam actuators solenoids, 3 of them are delivering 12 volts The other one has no voltage. Any info much appreciated

[@luiesmaes5333]

Auto Repair Guys The intake camshaft sensor Yellow and Black wire give off 0 ohms intermittently when ignition is on. The exhaust camshaft sensor doesn’t do that when I resistance check it.

[@danhinkley138]

Will the car run with a used ECU from Ebay motors without being programmed by HYUNDAI. We only have 7 volts on the battery wire. Battery is at 12 volts. 2015 Elantra GL

[@Bartasxp]

Does this work for all camshaft sensors? I got Volvo V70 2008, problem hard start after night and both sensors does not change voltage when i touch metal bar to it, stays at 5v( battery and signal are both 5v)one of them is new.

[@mikebooze6125]

Mine does the same with an Ls motor

[@rhonielgeorge5872]

Is it the same procedure for crankshaft sensor????????????

[@j.jarvis7460]

Thank you for sharing this knowledge.

[@Mitkopwn2]

Driving x trail t30 currently i am guessing this sensor is gone its 18 years old camshaft sensor had crankshaft sensor replacemen like 7 years ago but what happens now is my car has insanely rough idle big cranks when cold but when hold it cranks long and cant keep rpms until i rev it .... randomly dies while revving and driving my engine completely shuts off and after that crank takes like 10 times for 5-10 sec till it starts am i right to guess this is the issue ? PCV Valve was stuck cleaned ... New Spark Plugs Headgasket checked no leak New My coils are absolutely noew had to replace them along my Valve Cover because gasked wouldnt do the job it was melted am i right in my guesss ? Also my fuel consumption got up ..

[@mommykaye1468]

my 2018 kia forte 2.0 LX the voltages are 5v & 4.8 then ground wire, no 12 volts ,pls help me thanks

[@kamaljitsinghattalia]

Fantastic teacher very well taught thank you very much

[@McLFabian]

Wonderful video. It was so useful to diagnostic my case (which was an "Intermitent" failure, diagnosed by my 2004 Peugeot 406 Coupé's BSI).

[@kevinhancock4064]

Hi was yours the cam sensor failure nate ? Helping a friend with a 107 . Crank no start . Spark on cylinders 1 only it's not ignition coils or spark plugs ruled that out

[@kokica777]

Can you shiw me hiw to change cam-crankshaft on honda nsx 1991?

[@arivuazhagan442]

Very good explain thank you sir

[@docimastic]

Thank you so much for yet another great and very helpful video! You guys rock! Thanks again, David

[@aniquerizwan]

Doing this on an A3 audi 2008. My camshaft sensor gripnis giving 5 volts on all the 3 pins

[@isaacdarkey871]

This very simple and educative thanks so much My Question is can this same process be applied on a crank sensor?

[@artjewett893]

Sure... They are the same type of transducer, that is they are magnetic and work on the same 3-wire principle.

[@BeastZeRKieZ]

I'm currently having a rough start when the engine is warm. My question is would this work as well for a sensor that is malfunctioning not just bad? Or is this what is determined bad?

[@BeastZeRKieZ]

There are no codes and have not had any. However you can definitely tell the lack of power, rough starts when hot, rough shifts or just the automatic acting like it doesn't know what to do, rough idle, and hesitation. If you have any other ideas I'm all ears. We have completed and replaced sparks, coils, injectors, fuel pump, intakes, throttle bodies, and a few small maintenance items. I drive a infiniti g37 2013 so all the minor issues from previous years are non existent.

[@lucianboncea6962]

Hello, i have a Octavia 2.0 fsi 150Hp, this Week during a night was -20 C and the car won’t start in the morning, crank but not start. I haved one error on diagnose: P000A camshaft position “A” timing; slow response BANK 1, Intermitent. I saw this video and check my camshaft position sensor and wire and i have just the signal from/to ECU ( 4.8 ) but no voltage from battery so the question is: i have the + wire is in short or interrupted and the sensor don’t get current?

[@og_cookies2058]

I need help I changed crank and both camshaft’s sensors still getting the code for camshaft

[@123321Robbs]

I got Zero on one which means good right? The next one it dropped from 4.8 to 20 ? I'm thinking that means the sensor is bad?

[@123321Robbs]

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[@waient36073]

on which setting does the multimeter go ?🤷🏾‍♂️

[@Jameson321]

A new drinking game , every time he says guys take a drink! JK he does explain a lot.

[@logohigh1]

im ignoring this on account he's just possibly saved my car from the scrappers 😂 so thanks

[@Jameson321]

@@logohigh1 he has been a big help for me as well.

[@marcellineturton785]

What if I don’t have a 12 v reference? I have the 4.8 but the constant voltage is 5v I’m lost

[@333luckycharm]

I have the same readings did you ever get an answer?

[@mommykaye1468]

@@333luckycharm 5v is okay because of the relay, same as mine Kia Forte

[@jonsadlington464]

I have a 2010 cx7 I am getting 1 initial spark on cylinder 1,2,and 4 Nothing on 3 and after the first spark I have no more until I let of the key and turn it again Also the tack is not moving as I turn over the engine Any suggestions?

[@nanpohnmal]

I backprobed the connector and got 4.93V across the ground and signal wire. But when I plugged the camshaft sensor into the connector the voltage dropped to 0.26V. I made sure the sensor was not near any metal and this happened both when the car was running and not running. What would cause the voltage drop?

[@johnb1931]

Pretty good video, hats off to you.

[@torreyjohnson7572]

Fantastic job 👏🏾👏🏾

[@Sylaous]

On '16 chevy sonic both outside wires show 5v. On both sensors.

[@Hi-lb8cq]

New vehicle engines looking like lawn mowers

[@Elmer_R]

When I did the test it read from 5 volts the signal wire and when I put the socket over it. It read 2.9 volts. Is that sensor good?

[@TheOfficialWickedOne]

Have a 97 honda s2000 with a po335. I did ur test. UNPLUGGED I have 12v batt voltage on one wire, ground and a different wire and 5volt reference on the last wire. NOW WHEN I PLUG IN a ckp sensor have 12v, ground, and now 9.5v on the ref wire. Is the sensor shorted? I tried the socket trick the my ref voltage stays the same. Currently I’m wait for a new sensor to test. Any ideas?