replacing cam postion sensor

[shobull_95]

i have a bad sensor how hard is it to replace? can i do it myself? its hard to start and tach doesnt work. ran a code scan said bad cam sensor. how much for part? should i do it myself or take to ford dealer? i bought it off a used car lot and they pressure steam the motors to get them clean i think thatds what happened. please let me know asap. thanks shoot hondas

 

[luigisho]

You can get a cam sensor for $30 at Autozone. Do you know where it is? It's not difficult except for the cramped quarters to install it. Are you sure it's cam sensor? The nonstart and dead tach usually point to crankshaft position sensor failure. Just so you double check. Those are $40-45 at Autozone and more work to install.

 

[Bizzy]

You can do it yourself if you have the proper tools. Check www.shotimes.com under the care and feeding section (I believe) for the instructions.

Check SHO Nut or FPN for the parts. I've heard you can get them at Napa also, but I have no personal knowledge in regards to that.

 

[HopefulSHO]

Your tach will still work with a bad cam sensor. Crankshaft sensor will make your tach go south tho.

 

[SHOfun 93]

Well when my cam sensor went, the car continued to run, but the tach stopped taking a reading. Also when I attempted to restart it, it bucked like crazy trying to fire the plugs in the correct order for which valves were open and which were closed. Crank sensor will cause the car to die when it gets up to operating temperature, only to restart like nothing happened after the computer resets itself, and the car sits a while. The cam sensor is easy to replace (took me about 15 minutes) it is on the rear valve cover area on the passenger side and I would describe it as looking like one of those "stay fresh" things you put on the top of coke cans when you don't drink it all. All that holds it on is 2 5.5mm nuts and one plug. Some move the power steering reservior but it really isn't necessary. I did mine just by using a shorter handled socket. Good luck.

 

[sdpatt]

The Cylinder Identification Sensor (a.k.a. Camshaft Position Sensor, CID or CMP) can be bought from AutoZone/AZ.com as the Wells F134 for $29.99. It is held on by two 5.5mm (or 7/32" socket fits as well) bolts.

 

[SHOfun 93]

That is right Scotty......5.5mm....DUH! wink

 

[CharlieSHO95]

I've done two cam sensors, with and without taking the balance tube off. It is much easier with the balance tube off. A 1/4" drive socket wrench helps also because it's so small.