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2003 Mitsubishi Outlander Repair Question


Topics covered: Sensor, Engine, Camshaft.
Mileage: 160,000 miles.

Asked on May 11, 2011

Camshaft sensor

Replaced camshaft sensor, cranked engine,
Chk engine light comes on again, put code
Reader on it, it reads replace cam shaft sensor,
why is it doing that ???? This is on a 2003 ,
Mitsubishi outlander
Avatar Asked by Bjtm

Answer

Replied on May 11, 2011

It's not reading to "change the cam sensor". It's giving you specific information about the Cam sensor circuit which consists of more than the sensor itself and now the technician needs to further diagnose the problem to determine the actual cause, not necessarily the sensor.

Tiny Answered by Wrenchtech (expert)
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