Cam position sensor
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Cam position sensor
my check engine light came on and i got a buddy to get the code from it and it was the cam position sensor i bought it but dont know where to start or find the location of the old sensor. what needs to be removed to put it on and do i need any special tools?
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Originally Posted by Therickster
my check engine light came on and i got a buddy to get the code from it and it was the cam position sensor i bought it but dont know where to start or find the location of the old sensor. what needs to be removed to put it on and do i need any special tools?
If it's a '97-'98 4.6L,it'll be behind the coil pack bracket,if it's a later 4.6L or 5.4L with COPs,it'll be right on the front of the engine in the same spot-it's got an 8mm or 10mm head bolt that holds it to the cover.Super simple to change.
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Originally Posted by Racerguy
Welcome to the forum Ricky 
What size engine in your truck?
JL has the answer if it's a V-8. If it's a V-6 then it's different.
What size engine in your truck?
JL has the answer if it's a V-8. If it's a V-6 then it's different.
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I've seen a lot more cam position sensor problems on the V6 which is why I asked.
Actually I don't recall ever seeing a problem with one on a V8.
Mind you it's early in the morning here and my brain may not be working quite right yet
Actually I don't recall ever seeing a problem with one on a V8.
Mind you it's early in the morning here and my brain may not be working quite right yet
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I seem to recall that on the V-6 they are a bit of a pain to access but not too bad. If I remember right you have to remove the heater hose tube from the top of the water pump.
After that there's just one electrical connector and 2 screws that hold it on.
After that there's just one electrical connector and 2 screws that hold it on.
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