Hey everyone, my check engine light came on about a week ago and was unsure what the problem was. So I tested the codes and it said that the camshaft position sensor was bad. So I have tried finding this sensor but little to no luck. I was unsure if it was the 2 or 3 pin, but after looking at some pictures of the engine I'm thinking it is a 2 pin. I attached two pictures of what I think might be the sensor? But I am unsure. This was right next to the timing belt cover, which is where it said it was located.

Just for everyone to know, I have a 1996 Ford Ranger, 2.3L.

Hope to get some help!

 

I think that it is behind the timing belt cover on most if not all the 2.3L from the mid and late 90"s ,,, drivers side under power steering pump,,,, real fun to get to LOL ,,, youtube has many videos on it,,,, good luck

 

The pics seem to me to show the HPCO switch plumbed into the A/C compressor. Based on the fitting, which should have the cap replaced, I think it is the A/C.
The cam sensor is on the aux shaft from what I have read. Below(under) all bolt-on accessories.
tom

 

Those pictures above are fuel injectors.. that's not what you want.

 

It sure is funny how you cannot 'place' yourself in the context of a picture.

They sure are pics of injector(s) with the schrader valve on the fuel right there for all to see. I had my self oriented to be on the drivers side near the front of the engine, looking down, and could not 'see' the size of the line the injector appears plugged into, so assumed it was a HVAC compressor line, which should be right about there. Not.
That was enlightening. Need 'context' at times to be able to distinguish, and at second look after Conanski comment, bang. He's right on.
The cam sensor should be forward and down from the end of the fuel rail, under everything else...

 

 

Like I posted before a real fun place to get too,,, good luck !!