Camshaft Position Sensor Location ?
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SHOfun 93
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It is on the passenger side rear valve cover. Has 2 5.5mm nuts on it and is round like a coke can "keeper".
sdpatt
Sr. SHO Engr.
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Dr. Tweak
Mad Scientist
I wrote these instructions a while ago for someone with the same problem:
"Yeah it's pretty easy. You'll have to unscrew the 8mm bolt holding down the power steering resivoir, the two bolts holding the engine dampener to the bracket on the strut tower, then remove the 3 13mm nuts holding that bracket to the strut tower.
Once you move those things out of your way you should have a pretty clear shot, there are two bolts on each site of the piece that the CID connects to, just take the whole thing off, I think they're 8mm or 10mm. You can't see these bolts, especially the bottom one, but you should be able to feel around for them.
Once you remove the two bolts you'll need to pry the whole thing out, it's in there pretty tight. A large flathead should do the trick. Oh yeah, you should have pulled off the electrical connector by this time. Once you remove the CID then you'll see there are two tiny bolts or screws holding the actual CID to the round bracket or whatever it is. Replace the CID that way. You'll actually see the end of the cam where a metal vane is connected, that is the piece that interacts with the CID. While you're in there, take a good look and make sure that you don't have any oil leaking, there is a cam seal right there and if it leaks it can cause a CID failure.
Have you run your codes? You really should do that first. There's a guide on the SHOPP website.
Hope that helps. "
-JD
"Yeah it's pretty easy. You'll have to unscrew the 8mm bolt holding down the power steering resivoir, the two bolts holding the engine dampener to the bracket on the strut tower, then remove the 3 13mm nuts holding that bracket to the strut tower.
Once you move those things out of your way you should have a pretty clear shot, there are two bolts on each site of the piece that the CID connects to, just take the whole thing off, I think they're 8mm or 10mm. You can't see these bolts, especially the bottom one, but you should be able to feel around for them.
Once you remove the two bolts you'll need to pry the whole thing out, it's in there pretty tight. A large flathead should do the trick. Oh yeah, you should have pulled off the electrical connector by this time. Once you remove the CID then you'll see there are two tiny bolts or screws holding the actual CID to the round bracket or whatever it is. Replace the CID that way. You'll actually see the end of the cam where a metal vane is connected, that is the piece that interacts with the CID. While you're in there, take a good look and make sure that you don't have any oil leaking, there is a cam seal right there and if it leaks it can cause a CID failure.
Have you run your codes? You really should do that first. There's a guide on the SHOPP website.
Hope that helps. "
-JDYes that all helps thank you.. i have run the code.. i get the code 33 EGR Something etc etc.. everyone on the forum pointed to this .. being that i do not have an EGR valve.. so i guess i will tackle this small task tomorrow and see what happens i hope this is it.. damn car Bucks bad here and there (when it chooses) and its just been gettin worse and worse..
Thanks again ,
John
Thanks again ,
John
projectSHO89
SHOless In St L
Closely inspect the electrical connector contacts at the CID sensor.
I've seen them with a lot of corrosion that was causing intermittent failure symptoms.
When you are finished, be certain to use dielectric grease in the connector to prevent future corrosion.
Steve
I've seen them with a lot of corrosion that was causing intermittent failure symptoms.
When you are finished, be certain to use dielectric grease in the connector to prevent future corrosion.
Steve
well got it the Camshaft position sensor installed and it Solved the problem. Thank you for all your help in this matter .. I was also happy to see none of my Camshaft seals were leaking =D always a Plus.. now back to buying toys for the bitch
John
John
HopefulSHO
SHO Member
Always nice when it's a somewhat easy fix. 
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