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Camshaft Position Sensor

Tiny
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Where is the Camshaft Position Sensor located on 99
2WD 3.0L Flex fuel 6cyl?
Tuesday, September 14th, 2010 AT 6:33 AM

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Tiny
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The cam sensor is located where you would normally find the distributor. The top plastic piece is the actual cam sensor and the piece it's mounted on is called the synchronizer. DO NOT disturb the synchronizer unless you have the knowledge to mark it's position properly before removing or you have the tool required to reset it's position. Check out the diagrams (Below). Please let us know what happens.
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Tuesday, September 14th, 2010 AT 6:51 AM
Tiny
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Thanks so much.
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Tuesday, September 14th, 2010 AT 11:34 AM
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Your welcome. Leaving positive feedback is appreciated.
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Tuesday, September 14th, 2010 AT 11:39 AM
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I just replace my camshaft sensor when I was doing that I notice that it just was spending around. Is there I screw or a pin that goes in it or something?
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Tuesday, June 30th, 2020 AT 5:58 PM (Merged)
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Hi jlynch777,

Thank you for the donation.

Sorry I am not able to grasp what is meant by the part spending around. Can you please elaborate on which part is " spining "?

What is the reason for replacing the part? Is it a trouble code P0340?
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Tuesday, June 30th, 2020 AT 5:58 PM (Merged)
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The check engine light was on and it told me to replace the camshaft position sensor. When I was doing the I put the the new one on and it would just spin. If you can call me.
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Tuesday, June 30th, 2020 AT 5:58 PM (Merged)
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There are supposed to be 2 screws to hold the sensor in position.
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Tuesday, June 30th, 2020 AT 5:58 PM (Merged)
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I did that. The sensor and the thing that the sensor gos on spins to.
What is the hole for under where the wires hook up at? Is there a pin or a screw go in there so it wount spin?
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Tuesday, June 30th, 2020 AT 5:58 PM (Merged)
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I read the forum about the ac noise(squealing)and read where it might be the Cam Position Sensor needing lubed up, I have allready changed out both pullys and belt but, have the same problem with the noise after about 5 minutes of driving, I have been spraying wd-40 around the ac pully and seems too work for about 10-15 minutes before noise starts back up(this noise sounds like a scalding cat), could this noise be comming from the ac condenser. Thanks for any input.
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Tuesday, June 30th, 2020 AT 5:58 PM (Merged)
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The sensor is plugged into housing and can be turned but not freely. Check if the seal is good/correct. There are no pins or lock as explained in the shop manual.

The only advice offered was to note the wire connector position before removal of sensor.
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Tuesday, June 30th, 2020 AT 5:58 PM (Merged)
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If you have an auto tensioner I would be replacing this.

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Tuesday, June 30th, 2020 AT 5:58 PM (Merged)
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I`ve already changed out the Idler and Tensioner pulleys and also the serpentine belt. Do you mean the Tensioner assembly?I`ve really thinks its comming from the ac pulley(inards shaft)cause after I spray it with wd-40 it quits making noise for awhile.
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Tuesday, June 30th, 2020 AT 5:58 PM (Merged)
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I just need too figure out how too get some grease in and around the shaft and bearings or replace the bearings inside.
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Tuesday, June 30th, 2020 AT 5:58 PM (Merged)
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Do you mean the compressor bearings?

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Tuesday, June 30th, 2020 AT 5:58 PM (Merged)
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Yes sir, the ac compresser shaft.
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Tuesday, June 30th, 2020 AT 5:58 PM (Merged)
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I had the check engine light come on and throw a P0340 which is the camshaft positioning sensor but it said in parenthesis (bank 1 or single sensor). I changed the camshaft sensor but the the truck threw the same code and the check engine light is still on and the truck has been acting worse and worse everyday. It idles very rough and the engine is losing power. I'm at a loss.
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Tuesday, June 30th, 2020 AT 5:58 PM (Merged)
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The clutch hub can be replaced in place, but there is a special puller required to take it off, if the main comp bearings are noisy, you will be better of having this professionally o/hauled or replacing the comp as a unit.

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Tuesday, June 30th, 2020 AT 5:58 PM (Merged)
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Tis can be a couple of things, erase your code and unplug alternator if it goes out that is the problem. But also the cam sensor may be out of sync with cam and that can be a timing belt worn or the sensor out of sync measure voltage between battery ground and vpwr it's marked on pic. If that 's ok then you'll have to dig deeper or go to a pro.
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Tuesday, June 30th, 2020 AT 5:58 PM (Merged)
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Thank you soo much for your help.
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Tuesday, June 30th, 2020 AT 5:58 PM (Merged)
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Having trouble location cam shaft position sensor on my 97 ford ranger 2.3
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