No spark at the plugs, camshaft sensor replacement instructions needed

M.MOKARA

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2002 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
1.6L
4 CYL
2WD
MANUAL
200,000 MILES

The car just cranks, it does not start at all. Petrol is coming okay, we realized there is no spark at the plugs. So we wanted to change camshaft sensor. Now we don't know where it's located. Please help

Tuesday, February 4th, 2020 AT 1:24 AM

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JOETECHPRO

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Hey M.MOKARA@YAHOO.COM,

Have you done any tests to confirm a cam shaft sensor fault?

I would advise starting by checking for the engine management fault codes?

Here is a link below with a guide to check for codes:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/checking-a-service-engine-soon-or-check-engine-light-on-or-flashing

Regards, Joe

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Tuesday, February 4th, 2020 AT 11:37 AM

M.MOKARA

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The car doesn't have engine light and spark.

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Friday, March 6th, 2020 AT 11:43 AM

MOKARA

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Where is the crankshaft position sensor located in a Polo Playa 1.6 2002 model?

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Monday, March 9th, 2020 AT 2:25 AM

KEN L

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Can I ask if the engine sounds normal when cranking over? Can you please shoot a quick video with your phone so we can hear the noise? That would be great. You can upload it here with your response. Here are the camshaft sensor replacement instructions in the diagrams below.

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