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Topics covered: Sensor, Compression, Dent.
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Asked on February 15, 2012

I have a mazda that shut off running 65 miles an hr and the parts reader said it was a cam shaft sensor can it be done at home easy or does it need to be taken in

Was driving it shuit off parts reader said a cam shaft sensor want to know if it can be done easy at home or if it needs to go in
Avatar Asked by awirick

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Replied on February 15, 2012

first of all, a cam sensor will not cause this issue. a code never identifies a bad part, just a failed system.

you need to have the fuel pressure checked, spark checked as well as the compression. start at basics before throwing parts at it.

Roy

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