Camshaft position sensor

Tiny
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Where is the camshaft position sensor located on a 2004 ford ranger 3.0 liter engine.
Sunday, November 11th, 2012 AT 3:51 PM

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Tiny
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The camshaft position sensor is sometimes called a synchronizer. Here are the instructions on how to replace it in the directions below. Check out the diagrams (Below). Please let us know if you need anything else to get the problem fixed.
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Monday, February 25th, 2019 AT 5:51 PM
Tiny
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Where is the cam position sensor located on a 2003 ford ranger 2.3 L a diagram would be helpful
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Tuesday, June 30th, 2020 AT 6:01 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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Camshaft Position Sensor(CMP)(2.3L)
On rear of engine. Sorry unable to upload diagram.
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Tuesday, June 30th, 2020 AT 6:01 PM (Merged)
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Hey guys I was wondering if y'all could tell me where the camshaft position sensor is located. On a1993 ford Ranger 2.3l 2wd I can't find it anywhere. And could you tell me where the timing marks should be foe the timing
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Tuesday, June 30th, 2020 AT 6:02 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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Timing is controlled by computer unless you are replacing belt and you haven't mentioned that. See pic for cam sensor
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Tuesday, June 30th, 2020 AT 6:02 PM (Merged)
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Where is the camshaft position sensor on a 2000 ford ranger 2.5
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Tuesday, June 30th, 2020 AT 6:07 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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Left front of engine behind oil pump pulley, see pic for general location.
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Tuesday, June 30th, 2020 AT 6:07 PM (Merged)
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ALLLAN NELSON
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Check engine light on dash is indicating to check under the hood, auto zone tells me the code is a camshaft position sensor, where is it located and how do I remove, replace with new one?

Thank you
Allan
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Tuesday, June 30th, 2020 AT 6:07 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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I just had the same problem. The CPS is at the rear of the engine, it has a black cap with 2 x 5mm bolts holding it on. You need to have your engine at TDC on the Number 1 cylinder before you take the CPS out. You can get a replacement at most auto parts stores. The one I purchased came with the alingment tool to keep the rotor in the correct position while installing. Once installed it is probably a good idea to change the oil and install new plugs. I just finished mine earlier toady and it runs better than it has in a long, long time.
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Tuesday, June 30th, 2020 AT 6:07 PM (Merged)
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I located the sensor replaced it, the check engine light went off, a day later, reappeared so did the noise/scream from the same location. Help!
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Tuesday, June 30th, 2020 AT 6:07 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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The noise is the mechanism itself. It sounds like you replaced the sensor on top. You will need to purchase the entire shaft and sensor and replace it. It sits just like a distributor shaft in or just behind the intake manifold.

Once you replace the shaft (not just the sensor) the noise will cease and the car will run like a top.
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