Chrysler/Dodge/Jeep/Ram 3.2L and 3.6L Camshaft Position Sensor Seal replacement Quick Tip

[@sstocker31]

I really like your delivery and awesome camera shots, giving us a no BS tutorial on anything you make a vid for...Thanks so much!

[@MotorCityMechanic]

Thanks! I enjoy the editing and what goes on behind the camera that most people never notice in the final cut. Appreciate you noticing

[@shanevanorder2644]

I save myself lots of money watching your videos

[@MotorCityMechanic]

Always glad to share what I know

[@davidbottles3035]

David Pike, you sir, make one of the absolute best how to automotive videos.

[@MotorCityMechanic]

Thanks man! The feedback is much appreciated

[@thearrow5793]

Welcome back David…nice to see you again….👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@MotorCityMechanic]

I pretty much have made more videos this year already when compared to the whole of last year. More coming

[@supermariobronsmiranda6735]

LOL..no wonder why mine wouldn’t go in when I was doing my complete seal change. lol. Thanx pal!!!!

[@bossylady80]

OMG! I spent HOURS trying to get that seal in the other night!! I tried the socket thing and everything! I ended up having to move my truck out of the shop, so i just put it in the best I could & snugged the cam shaft sensor down and put everything back together so I could move the truck. I'm about to go get that piece so I can do it properly! THANK YOU, SOOOOOO MUCH!!! ❤❤❤❤

[@EarlSinclair97]

David, I appreciate the level of organization in that toolbox. 5S all the way! Great video as always.

[@MotorCityMechanic]

I can’t take credit for that…..that tool box rarely gets used….if only you seen my roll cart you would be shocked, but hey….i know where everything is in it 😂

[@applecider6951]

I just did this repair yesterday. I found a short 1/2 drive 1 inch impact socket on a 1/2 drive 6 inch extension worked perfectly. (After I ruined 1 seal) Keep up the great work. Some of the best content out there!

[@MotorCityMechanic]

Luckily I have many extras so I could finally figure a simpler way to replace them and not damage them as well lol

[@BonheurEsperer]

That's why I love your channel because you explain everything in detail.

[@MotorCityMechanic]

Some say in toooo much detail lol. I’m glad you enjoy and I appreciate the feedback.

[@timothyball3144]

I have a bunch of seal drivers from the plumbing department at Home Despot. Thanks for the tip. (Thats what she said)

[@carguy0000]

Great video Dave,, thx for saving the consumer some cash .

[@MotorCityMechanic]

Much appreciated!

[@tdz69]

Awesome. Had NO idea you needed a special tool to install this. And I have to replace mine asap. Thank you. Off to Home Depot. lol

[@MotorCityMechanic]

Your welcome. Thanks for taking the time to comment

[@TXCherokee]

Thank you for a great tip for cheep seal tool and instructions on how to install seal

[@MotorCityMechanic]

Your welcome!

[@PCPAyLOAD]

You are my favorite person today. The idiot that replaced my oil cooler and valve cover seals didn't seat my sensor seal properly and I was getting a leak on my exhaust which stunk. I'll do it myself this time. THANK YOU! SUBSCRIBED

[@mjd1934]

If I am ever near your shop David, I would stop in to shake your hand. You're a true professional and an expert teacher! Your videos are among the best I've seen on the internet. You are at the top! Thank you!

[@prelude318is]

Thanks for sharing. I had so much trouble installing this seal

[@billrimmer5596]

Great job!! I’m going to go back and watch the one where u remove the plenum blindfolded.

[@MotorCityMechanic]

I still mention that video to people when they say how hard/stupid doing a tuneup is on one of these engines

[@seamuslily]

Another great tip for working on our motors

[@MotorCityMechanic]

Appreciate it. I have a few more coming soon

[@seannick871]

Wanted to thank you on your cam shaft phaser video .. I had a code that said camshaft sensor so I changed it and it didn’t fix it .. I found your video and it helped a lot thank you

[@TheSexton01]

Excellent video, as usual. The only thing extra that I do when replacing the camshaft position sensor seal is to wipe a bit of motor oil on the outside of the seal and inside of the hole. After that, pushing the new seal in with the socket is much easier with less pressure. Thanks for doing what you do David.

[@MotorCityMechanic]

Great tip! Thanks for watching the video and for the added info. Much appreciated!

[@tl3192]

Watched a vid . You are the only mechanic that explains things . Thnx

[@mjbjw77]

Always top notch on info and details!!

[@MotorCityMechanic]

Much appreciated

[@randallcheek9308]

Great way 2 save money david. And have a special tool in ur box. Another great vid

[@desertdog2282]

As they say… it’s all easy once you know how. Thanks for the tip.

[@MotorCityMechanic]

Exactly! Once you know you know!

[@johnmon94]

You definitely do a good job narrating & showing the right cam shots. Far better than most! Thank you!

[@MotorCityMechanic]

I appreciate that! Thanks for the comment and awesome feedback

[@thegeekdreams]

As always, love the content. 🙏

[@MotorCityMechanic]

Glad you enjoy it!

[@williamsraymond2009]

Your presentation and knowledge is outstanding. You explained this topic perfectly. I only wish you had time for the other side. Thanks!

[@charlesloar3210]

Great Video. thank you for sharing. Thanks to you I have performed many repair on the wife's Town & country. Including the oil filter housing.

[@MotorCityMechanic]

That’s how you become her hero! Glad my videos help and thanks for watching f

[@Japplesnap]

Great tip. Thanks so much!

[@MotorCityMechanic]

You are so welcome!

[@WBOS72]

Amazing video David. Love the custom tools. Thanks you.

[@MotorCityMechanic]

Much appreciated

[@sheerwillsurvival2064]

Mr mopar is back in the house 👊🏻

[@MotorCityMechanic]

Never left….just got lazy lol

[@sheerwillsurvival2064]

@@MotorCityMechanic more please. Not the lazy 😁

[@jeromebland8287]

Glad to see you back brother videos are always informative !

[@Luigi-pk8mk]

Thanks for this, we have to replace this seal on our '17 Wrangler, brilliant idea with the PVC pipe!

[@MotorCityMechanic]

Take your time and you shouldn’t have any issues. Appreciate you watching

[@georgiabigfoot]

Is it possible the camshaft position sensor code on a ‘16 wrangler is really just about a faulty seal and not the sensor itself ? Thanks and I’m A new subscriber

[@burtbacarach5034]

Neat little trick,good to know about it!Thanks!

[@nimmerb]

Great video! Nice to see the Brewers cap again!!!!😊

[@richceglinski7543]

Great tip. I've done plenty of work on these engines but that cam position sensor seal has always been a PIA and cost me time

[@MotorCityMechanic]

For the longest while I caught hell as well. Until one day when I had nothing to do I just sat down and made myself figure it out. Thanks for watching!

[@optimalorlando]

Gets to it at 5:20. My 24mm snap on 1/2 in. Impact socket worked to drive in down.

[@rodneyhendricks2412]

It’s a crank sensor under the motor by the transmission rite?

[@macz2044]

200 IQ tips here, thanks!

[@Riderdie69]

Again... you are a lifesaver. Thank you

[@ptlover9789]

Great video as always MCM

[@MotorCityMechanic]

Much appreciated!

[@DadbodX]

Best mechanic diy

[@jaymills3843]

Great tech tip.. David, Keep putting up the great videos.

[@thearrow5793]

Dav…should we replace the camshaft sensor or how to know if its needs to replaced what’s the issue….

[@MotorCityMechanic]

I don’t see enough failures to justify replacing until it actually goes bad. Typically you have a check engine light related.

[@thearrow5793]

@@MotorCityMechanic ok thank you and have a nice day…

[@davidstreling3690]

I really like your videos even tho I have the lifetime max Mopar warranty on my 2014 journey 152k but still waiting on the abs module ( internal failure) to come back in stock, since they are backorder everywhere

[@georgiabigfoot]

Is the abs module a recall item ?

[@russelallen5342]

Thanks for another great tip!

[@MotorCityMechanic]

Your welcome and thanks for watching

[@jamesanderson4014]

Really good thinking solid on the money tips. Thank you

[@MotorCityMechanic]

It’s hard to make and I don’t want to waste it lol. I like keeping my money when I can

[@HITMAN-he9ws]

This guy rock solid keep up bro

[@tonywestvirginia]

Another great video our friend! Thanks!

[@seymourcake752]

Mines is leaking. Will be replacing seals soon. Thank you

[@edcontento5074]

Great videos and info. Question. I'm dealing with a P0394. Happens only at speeds above 65mph. Cam sensor was replaced. I'm thinking the phasers on bank 2 is the issue. Note I can't calibrate the cam sensors either. Runs great till the higher speed. Then it lacks like a misfire. You would swear it was a coil or a plug. Jeep has 192000 miles on it. I'm gonna do that phaser lock test next. Have you seen this? Ed

[@arielnunezpinon4450]

Friend, excellent video, a question, My 2009 Dodge Journey, 3.5 awd, I put the gears on the selector and it doesn't move even with the wheels raised, if it marks the changes on the dashboard, it doesn't make strange noises, I was checking better and yes I have some codes, I have active p0585, and stored p0716, p0791, p0721, the oil has a good level and is not burned, what could it be?

[@hossdunn8727]

Great video and great explanation of how and why it needs to be done a certain way

[@MotorCityMechanic]

Thanks for watching!

[@Jyantis]

Thanks for the information! Greatly appreciated.

[@LuisRodriguez-qg8ci]

Awesome tip!!

[@MotorCityMechanic]

Glad it was helpful!

[@gonzgarr1592]

great tech tip much appreciated thanks

[@MotorCityMechanic]

Many thanks!

[@charlesq6148]

Awesome tech.. thanks man

[@MotorCityMechanic]

Your welcome

[@TheLocknLoadChannel]

Thanks Dave!

[@MotorCityMechanic]

Your welcome! I appreciate you checking the video out

[@rmcm530]

Thank you

[@ariyanajohnson4584]

I love this video, thank you so much. I searched high and low for this video!!! I need my camshaft sensor bank 1 replaced ASAP. I have a Chrysler 200 C. 2016. My bf and I have been looking to possibly do it on our own to save $$$…a mechanic we know thru mutual friends quoted us $120. Not bad but my bf and I want to try ourselves. We have the part, just need to grab that seal. Any advice on how to get that top intake part off so we can get to the actual location of the sensor? That will probably be the hardest to figure out.

[@PaulCTownsend]

Great info thank you.

[@MotorCityMechanic]

Glad it was helpful!

[@davestewart9146]

Great idea, thanks 👍😁

[@MotorCityMechanic]

Your welcome and thank you

[@husseinalhasani]

Thanks

[@svthreehourtour2057]

Should we do a relearn after messing with the position sensors or uppers on a 3.6? Whats your opinion? Thanks for all your videos!

[@MotorCityMechanic]

You don’t have too…..is say that because if have never had an issue when I didn’t but it wouldn’t hurt

[@Kiddro22]

What? It's not a plug and play type of sensor replacement?

[@MotorCityMechanic]

@@Kiddro22 its job is to learn where what the cam shaft position is…..so the position of the sensor and how it’s made could affect how accurate it is if “just install” without using the scanner to perform the relearn procedure. Does it have to be done or it won’t work…..no. Would it be more accurate if you did the relearn…..yes. Depends on what equipment you have as far as scanners

[@Kiddro22]

@@MotorCityMechanic I understand. I don’t have no scanner of any sort. I have everything open due to replacing the oil filter cooler @ 160k. But don’t want to have to open things back up 10k miles down the road to a thrown code for the sensor(s)

[@Gypsyman40]

Awesome... Thank you sir

[@evansilverberg8295]

so im working on my 3.2l Trailhawk. my cam sensors are both leaking inside the sensor to the connector getting my wires oiled up. im guessing the sensor is compromised now. Pro tip: i used a 27mm impact socket with the tapered end it worked perfect (flipped around so the taper grabs the lip)

[@wandalivezey2144]

That's awesome thank you!!

[@MotorCityMechanic]

Your welcome!

[@Cheddagottaglizzy]

You a life saver

[@Defofone]

Would adding some grease\oil or silicone lube be advisable?

[@MotorCityMechanic]

Personally I wouldn’t. It needs to be tight fit for it to stay in place

[@johngranato2673]

Thanks a Million

[@Floridaoutdoor]

Perfect

[@Kiddro22]

Wondering should I replace both as preventative maintenance? There's no leak nor a OBD fault code to replace the sensor(s). I have everything broke down and open due to replacing the oil filter cooler....sitting at 160K miles and I don't want to take the chance to turn around and break everything back down again.

[@brianw.520]

I've found silicone grease makes seal installation go easily as well

[@MotorCityMechanic]

On that seal I always worry it might make it hard to stay in place and easy to “pop” out…..I do lube open the center of the spark plug tube seals to help the valve cover going back on

[@brianw.520]

@@MotorCityMechanic that's a good point! I ended up purchasing a Mopar long block last year and had to swap all accessories over so I decided to replace all seals on the valve cover with new OE. Silicone grease was my best friend. I ended up putting the vvl solenoids on backwards and caught it from oil leakage so it can be easily done! Thanks for the video! All of yours are outstanding!

[@MotorCityMechanic]

@@brianw.520 I appreciate the kind words and again….thanks

[@chevybrat]

Should sensors be replaced on both sides of the 3.6 at the same?

[@MotorCityMechanic]

Personally I wouldn’t, not a common failure item and doing it in pairs would be a waste of money in my opinion

[@chevybrat]

@@MotorCityMechanic thank you!

[@chevybrat]

Very nice presentation by the way. Thanks for saving everyone money!

[@chevybrat]

I replaced the the bank 1 cam position sensor by the firewall on my 2012 Avenger per code P0340. The check engine light, along with a traction control icon is still on. Should this clear with a number of drivers cycles, or do I need to take it to Firestone to re map it ? Any help appreciated…answer when you can. Thanks

[@chevybrat]

Update, after several drive cycles the check engine light went off. Thanks

[@mac2946]

thank's 👍👍

[@ALTONBENALLY]

Are Pentastars after 2018 like this too?

[@mikeb6300]

Hello Dave, can I ask you about the Ram /Cummins Recall 67A Can you do a video on this issue ? I’m hear that the dealer will reflash the ecm with a new program and so far what I have been hearing is the it’s basically calibration of the def to burn more of it. I enjoy the videos you post and been following you since I got my 2017 2500 Ram. Would like to hear your opinion on this recall.

[@luis76one]

Nice!!!

[@pottnah6152]

Dumb question but can they go on any side of the motor i mixed mine up

[@GQme]

Hello , big fan here , can u share the link so I can by the seal ?

[@gilbertquick2412]

Tky😊

[@MotorCityMechanic]

Thank you as well!

[@Mike__P]

damn. no wonder the one that I replaced still has wetness around it 😐 Thanks for the video!

[@MotorCityMechanic]

You’re welcome and thanks for watching.

[@phprofYT]

Of course it requires a special tool. It's a Chrysler/Dodge/Jeep/Ram :) My current dilemma is my 2014 Ram 1500 front differential. Turns out that the splines on the right side of the diff are corroded to the point they are destroying CV axles. The intermediate shaft can only be serviced with a diff rebuild so the shop offered me a $3000 repair. I declined until I have to come up with an new plan.

[@kennethbode2017]

nice

[@MotorCityMechanic]

Much appreciated

[@kenkirby928]

I need help 2015 3.6 jeep checking for spark 3 2 4 6 spark all the time while 1 and 5 spark only one time why

[@conniedeniseboswell2948]

I please need help got a plug I can't get out it's not tight stripped I get and oil is around the plug in the #6 cylinder.

[@Kiddro22]

May need some long nose needle nose pliers or a antenna type magnet

[@tarasb.ukrainian1947]

👍👍👍

[@danieltorres6353]

COmo puedo comunicarme directamente... tengo un ´problema con el motor pentastar .. te escribo desde colombia.

[@Soothsayer-rs5nb]

I told the plumbing guy at HD that he sells Jeep specialty tools....he said "not here" I showed him the video and he laughed.

[@k9under]

Awesome video man thanks.

[@Blessed300.]

I did mine by hand

[@abrvalg3440]

Первый! 👍

[@PhillyDee215]

If that sensor is GUNKED up then you know you have other issues to take care of

[@MotorCityMechanic]

Very true!

[@TheTrailblazer1974]

Does this seal need to be lubricated before installation?

[@craigtimmons3468]

👍👍