1998 Jaguar XJ8

TERRY YOUNG

MEMBER
1998 JAGUAR XJ8
V8
2WD
AUTOMATIC
123,000 MILES

I have been having trouble getting the car to start, sometimes it starts right up no problem, other times it cranks forever without starting. When it does this usually I turn the key back and then try it again and it starts. Took it to read the service code and I get a code tripped P030 camshaft position sensor A bank 1. Would this cause the problem and would it trip other codes such as the misfire code and a code P1000 which i'm told is a general code when other codes get tripped. Also which side is sensor A bank 1?

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DAVE H

MECHANIC
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Removal & Installation (1998 XJR, XJ8 & XK8)
NOTE:Removal and installation procedures for 1999-2000 models are not available from manufacturer.

Disconnect negative battery cable. Release fuel pressure. See FUEL PRESSURE RELEASE under FUEL SYSTEM. Remove engine covers. Remove coolant expansion tank and move aside. Remove fuel feed pipe-to-manifold bolts. Discard "O" ring. Plug manifold and feed pipe.
Disconnect CMP sensor harness connector. Remove CMP sensor bolt. Discard "O" ring. To install, reverse removal procedure. Tighten bolt to 80-98 INCH lbs. (9-11 N.M).