Where is the Camshaft Sensor located (Bank 1 Sensor B)?

Tiny
MOLOA
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  • 2018 FORD TRANSIT
  • 3.7L
  • 6 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 70,000 MILES
The vehicle listed above is a 350 XLT, 3.7L FI DOHC 227 CID. I have noticed sometimes engine power is down- engine diesels on hill/acceleration. Engine ck light came on today. I show code P0369 on OBD which is for Camshaft Position Sensor Bank 1 Sensor B. Intermittent problem. I would like to test, change the sensor. Can not find it or any information anywhere regarding its location.
Monday, January 20th, 2025 AT 3:50 PM

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Tiny
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Sure, the camshaft sensor bank 1 (right side) sensor B (exhaust camshaft) is on the right side of the engine (passengers side)

Code P0369 for an issue with the Camshaft Position Sensor B Circuit Intermittent (Bank 1).

I can tell you though this can be a false code because the camshaft actuator is not working correctly due to low or dirty engine oil, I would change the oil and filter and then clear the codes before changing the sensor out. FYI, Check out the images (below). Please let us know what happens.
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Tuesday, January 21st, 2025 AT 12:38 PM
Tiny
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Thanks! Uhg. Unfortunately looks like I have to take off the intake manifold to access it. Appreciate the oil tip. I just took in for quick drive thru oil change last week. Checked oil just now- is over filled by looks like 2 quarts. Could be it?
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Tuesday, January 21st, 2025 AT 12:57 PM
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That is not helping, is the oil dirty? If so, I would change it out with a new filter, then clear the codes.
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Wednesday, January 22nd, 2025 AT 8:44 AM
Tiny
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70,000 miles, I've done change every 6-10k w/ 5w20 synth, so oil is clean, but at drive thru change last week they overfilled a good bit. I just drained the whole lot to see how much- was close to 8 pts in there- well above the 6qt capacity. New oil at proper level, cleared codes. So far it looks good- check engine light off- running normal. I'm a happy man if I don't have to pull intake manifold to access cam sensor for change. I really appreciate your input.
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Wednesday, January 22nd, 2025 AT 11:24 AM
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It sounds like you might have found the problem, lets hope :) Let us know if you need anything else.
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Thursday, January 23rd, 2025 AT 9:33 AM

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