DIY - Signs & Symptoms of a Bad Camshaft Position Sensor (CMP)

[@Mooseknuckle713]

That cat doing the camshaft sensor!

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[@rubenramirez5673]

The cat is the real mechanic!

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[@DamienBeatson]

This was the best narrative tutorial i have seen. *****

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[@Toddgetsbread]

This video has helped me tremendously thank you

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T - Glad to hear! Thanks for the feedback.

[@angelperez-vs5te]

I have a 2015 chevy tahoe lt, I'm replacing the oil pump, and i cleaned this sensor with electrical spray cleaner!! I'm hoping 🙏 to get it done this week and nothing fails. ANY RECOMMENDATIONS PLEASE AND THANK YOU.!

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[@live2thefullest617]

I'm having many of the symptoms described with my Ram 1500, but not getting a check engine light/code. Is there a way to use a testing device to test the camshaft position sensor if I'm not getting the fault code?

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L - If you remove the sensor, you can measure the resistance between the two connector terminals.

[@angelperez-vs5te]

😅how many cans of food is that cat is getting paid 😅

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[@carringtonmonta8816]

Thanks man,this was useful.

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[@dahveedl3133]

2:55 cat jumps on desk forcing an edit.

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D - Lol. this is correct

[@waynejanda3052]

Looks like the cat knows where to find a mouse lunch.

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W - Haha, you know it.

[@brodysawyer1386]

Hello I replaced the crankshaft sensor and the entire camshaft on my 02 jeep wrangler and it still won’t start, it doesn’t seem to be getting gas, do you know what the issue could be?

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B - Are you getting any engine codes?

[@omegaman6934]

Spray starter fluid into the intake while cranking it if it starts up or tries to start up then you have a fuel problem if it doesn't start up or try to start up didn't you have a spark problem it's possible that by changing the sensors that it may need to be calibrated if you put your ear next to the gas tank while somebody tries to start the vehicle you should hear the fuel pump come on if you have a pressure gauge you can check the fuel rail and see if it's got correct fuel pressure

[@conradhardy1741]

Thanks for your information it really helps me

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C - Thanks for the feedback! Hope it helped.

[@pepper_Chill]

Is it normal for a new camshaft sensor,to make a clicking noise,when idling?

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P - Are you sure it's the sensor that's clicking?

[@Moc619sd]

Hey Zach we replaced to heads on a 02 Tacoma and upon start we got a P0340. New code after head replacement. When we try to reset it with scan tool comes right back. Do we need smarter tool or could it just be CPS? You cat solved your sensor issue our dog is no help!

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M - Difficult to tell especially after replacing the heads.. Are you experiencing any symptoms? Haha, he loves to be in the garage when we're working on cars.

[@markhamraymondtanele9086]

Hi mate, i have a issue with the transmission of my CRV RD1. Gear 1 & 2 picking up but it doesn't shift to 3rd&4th gear and stalls while the engines on.press of the gas and it raves without moving.. any advise

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M - We have a video on stalling that may be helpful for your research: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bZPUcnyYjreXpMU

[@Roy-ij1wq]

Are PCM codes generic for all vehicles or do manufacturers attach descriptions that are specific to a given model?

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R - Most are generic.

[@angelsmith651]

Do you charge more for the catscan?

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A - Haha. The cat may.

[@MoparHemi]

Im getting codes p0031,37,51,57, any ideas?? Having all these wild symptoms like stalling when applied throttle

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M - This video may be helpful for your research: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bZPUcnyYjreXpMU

[@partnerwithdrea]

Hi on my truck the code is P0014 on a 2004 gmc envoy and it says camshaft position sensor is that correct?

[@8020Media]

A - There's a few causes for this. Low or dirty engine oil, VVT solenoid or actuator, timing chain or belt. It most likely isn't the camshaft position sensor, but it is possible.

[@kellielink9510]

⁠@@8020MediaI have 2011 gmc terrain I replaced all the things that you named. Plus the ecm. Still getting a code that it's not reading the camshaft position sensor and no start.

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K - Sorry to hear this. Have you taken it to a shop?

[@RNeptune6]

i have a question, i got a code for a cam sensor on my g35, i no you said it can not start at all but mine has no crank no start everything work, when the crank sensor went out it took a long time to crank up the car but it still started, i replaced it but when the cam sensors went out it doesn't start at all just a click sound, i was wondering is it the cam sensor, starter or battery kinda low? i haven't replace the cam sensor yet

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R - We have some great videos that we think may be helpful here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/Zoq1la2Al62Wo5Y

[@Kcduane]

Check your starter or battery voltage

[@Kcduane]

And a faulty cam can cause a no start

[@RNeptune6]

@@Kcduane I replaced the cam sensors and the starter yesterday and it was the starter thanks 🙏

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R - Glad to hear you got it resolved!

[@tevetorbes456]

In the event your 2002(ish) dodge ram 5.9 shuts off while driving and is hard to start afterwards and you cannot find a solution anywhere, change your crankshaft position sensor. It’s hard to get to but will solve the issue. The shitting odd is random and does not throw any codes.

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T - This video may be helpful for your research: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bZPUcnyYjreXpMU

[@christianb4108]

Could you lose power and only get it back at a certain speed? My abs lights come on and I lose power that way ,until I turn the car off and on. My scanner has this code

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C - It's possible. Timing could be off due to the CMP going bad.

[@tyjuanjohnson5069]

Hi so I had a rattle during cold start before getting my timing chain replaced along with oil separator , camshaft thing and a few other thing but my engine is still rattling on cold starts but no check engine light What could it be

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T - Our guess would have been the timing chain. Guessing you took it to a shop?

[@Roy-ij1wq]

The Ford 3.5 eco boost had a problem with the design of the cam phasers. The cold start rattle was caused by lack of oil pressure on startup that went away once pressure built. But even the redesigned phasers had this problem. I found that the real culprit is dirty oil. Oil changes at 5k intervals with full synthetic oil solved my problem after 4 oil changes. I'm currently using Valvoline Restore oil because it is suppose to clean the engine. I should also note that my cam sensor had oil buildup on it that caused a p00016 code.

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R - Nice! Thanks for sharing.

[@devoncadieux9784]

Is it possible for a cam sensor to be bad and not throw a code for it? I have a rich running code in both banks and I have good fuel pressure, new plugs, coils and wires.

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D - Possible, but not likely.

[@camvella5402]

Yes

[@kalpeshkapadia4623]

Thanks sir

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K - Thanks for the feedback! Hope it helped.

[@ericdallas3765]

My 1998 dodge ram 1500 5.9 stalls at red lights so I gotta put it in park and give it gas so it doesn't die or if its dying i gotta keep pushing the gas to get through the green light. Or I gotta pull into a parking lot and turn the truck off then back on so it gets it pull power again. Can anyone help?

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E - Are you getting a check engine light? Or getting any engine codes? We have a video on stalling that may be helpful here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bZPUcnyYjreXpMU

[@ericdallas3765]

@@8020Media my engine light comes on. I already changed a sensor but now it started doing this. I'm scared I'm gonna wreck with my kids in the car cause I gotta keep turning the truck off at red lights

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E - Do you happen to have a way to pull your engine codes? This would help us help you when it comes to diagnosis.

[@mrdynamic7887]

Ive got a Citroen nemo hdi 1.3 hard to start on a morning then fires up eventually then will basically not start again when warm and no codes had new temperature sensor but if you push it off it starts straight away got me baffled😂

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M - We have a great video for this: kzbin.info/www/bejne/Zoq1la2Al62Wo5Y

[@mattj4685]

What about obd 11 error fault code P000B, could that indicate a bad cmp sensor? 2015 RAM 2500

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M - It's certainly possible. That code is associated with the camshaft.

[@j.carlos146]

My 2007 ford f150 5.4 litter. has a P0345 and P0349 codes My truck starts just fine, it idles just fine, but I have to let idle for at least 10/15 min. Other wise it will immediately stall when I put it in gear, Drive or reverse. This only Happens in cool and even worse in cold mornings. When it's warm out not a problem. Please help!!!! Thank you God bless you.

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J - Have you replaced the CMP?

[@j.carlos146]

@@8020Media no, I haven't

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J - Would be a good starting point.

[@frankmiranda1352]

Make knocking noises?

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F - It can.

[@eldorarobinson9562]

Thanks 😊

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E - Thanks for the feedback! We hope it helped.

[@electro_cow5256]

Having random stallling issues on my Jetta and sometimes a long crank. I have also gotten those “tranny” symptoms you are talking about, no codes tho. Think it’s the cam sensor most likely?? It’s $160 for and oem one on my Jetta

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E - This video may be more helpful for your research: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mYC6ZoWidtCkn5Y

[@JaimeLopez-kx3mt]

2011 Dodge ram 1500 4.7 l have change Cam and crankshaft still having problems cranking

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J - We have a great video that may help with your research: kzbin.info/www/bejne/Zoq1la2Al62Wo5Y

[@willmaui7434]

Hello, I just wanted to know the location of the camshaft position sensor

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W - What vehicle do you have?

[@Debradare]

2007audie q7 4.2

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[@anthonybrock846]

@8020Media 2017 Hyundai Accent SE Hatchback

[@peterg7999]

Currently sitting on my bench

[@TylerRumfelt-e8g]

Cats working harder than dude

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T - lol

[@sisepuede5612]

So could a bad CMP potentially cause a P0016 code (bad VVT)?

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S - Absolutely!

[@Roy-ij1wq]

@@8020Media This is the code I got on my 2015 Ford 3.5 eco boost with 182k miles on it. The Blue Driver readout for p0016 said "Crankshaft Position - Camshaft Position Correlation Bank 1 Sensor". I didn't have any problems with starting, the idle was smooth, and only a minor loss of fuel economy. The main symptom was the engine was sometimes unresponsive when accelerating from a stop or while passing. It took twenty minutes and $25 to replace the bank 1 CMP and the problem was solved. The old sensor had a build up of oil that looked similar to varnish mostly on the tip. This and the fact that the symptom was intermittent indicates that the sensor may have just needed cleaning by spraying it with mass air flow cleaner.

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R - Thanks for taking the time to share your experience!

[@905CGE]

Hey what makes your car stuck in 3rd gear but the engine light is on and the code is p0390

[@8020Media]

If you're getting a P0390 I'd take a look at the camshaft position sensor for sure - whether that would cause your transmission to get stuck in 3rd or not is a good question. Try doing some searching on your specific engine and trans, I suppose it's possible that it could somehow be connected but otherwise I'd be looking at transmission related issues, try reading transmission codes if you can not just engine codes

[@polloo214]

Bro smart 👌🏽

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P - Thanks for the feedback! We hope it helps.

[@Anthony-r2z]

My 2018 Hyundai Tucson won't go past 4ph without shaking and no check engine light on

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U - Do you have any engine codes?

[@supernintendo7579]

If replacing camshaft sensor, also replace crankshaft sensor too.

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S - Not a bad point!

[@NateC-dc1pb]

I just bought my g35 when I bought it all it did was crank and I sprayed some starter fluid in the intake and it started right up so I was think it’s was fuel pump , replaced the fuel pump , still no start just crank , it don’t show codes for cam or crank , shows no codes at all no check engine light , replaced 1 camchaft position sensor on the passenger side , and replaced spark plugs still just crank no start , fuel up is working, I’m gonna replace other camshaft sensor and crank , if nothing what else could it be .?

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N - We have a video specifically for this that we think would be helpful: kzbin.info/www/bejne/Zoq1la2Al62Wo5Y

[@larishaboyd4022]

My vw toureag went into limp mode! What could that be! It’s showing a lot of misfires and camshaft codes

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L - What codes specifically?

[@jaming2323]

im getting a code P0017 Crankshaft position- Exhaust camshaft position not plausible DTC buick enclave 2008

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J - Did you watch the video?

[@tianabrown3702]

My car will throw codes for EVERYTHING ELSE but no we can’t put a code in there for just the cmp going bad 😡

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T - Sorry to hear, please keep us updated.

[@masonnutter6718]

so i have a 2003 audi tt that runs perfect until you floor it at 6500 rpm it won't shift and it will throw a cylinder 3 or random misfire code and the car will not shift i know it is not the spark plugs or coils because i have swapped them

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M - We have a full video on misfires that may be helpful here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/nGLQgmieeZZgrKs

[@gloco9855]

2012 camaro ss 6.2 with p0208 an p0300 i cant figure it out i just bought the car like this i replaced the engine wiring harness an only have these two codes now

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G - We have a great video on P0300 that may be helpful with your research: kzbin.info/www/bejne/nGLQgmieeZZgrKs

[@kernbern240]

shop cat checkin in on operations

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K - Haha sure is!

[@dahveedl3133]

I had a CMP code on my Ford but it turned out to be a hairball.

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D - ???

[@dahveedl3133]

@@8020Media Cat joke. My cat supervises any project im involved with.

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D - Ain't that the truth. haha

[@martinlote7863]

I have sorted it, I got a cat job done

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M - Thanks for sharing!

[@christabb8481]

Hello kitty!

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[@ajs.m929]

The vehicle is powered by a 1.0 Kittie Large Engine

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[@runtznbluntz555]

Had a misfire Thought it was the plugs turns out it was this

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R - Glad to hear you found the issue!

[@socialbutterfly4146]

Thank you for this video. Off topic… it really scared me watching your sweet kitty walking under that hood! If it God forbid ever slammed shut, your beautiful baby would be crushed😫💔😫

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[@balenjalal7526]

Leave that cat alone. That is not what you guys are here for

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[@calebhughes9443]

😺

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C - Everyone loves a good shop cat!

[@JerryDavis-in7xr]

The cat was doing a diagnostic cheap labor can inspect it for a can of cat food for an hour

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