I have been dealing with this problem for about 4 hours now, this is what I have found out. Symptoms: Most electronics work, guages act funny, no battery voltage reading on console, vehicle will turn over but not start. (research has also found, but did not experience myself, tail lights don't work, vehicle shuts off while driving, fluctuating guages. "NO BUS" indication in the odometer, no trouble code available via "turn-key" method Basically, this sensor jacks your stuff up, and if it goes out it takes out other essential circuitry. How to fix: Buy a CHILTON auto manual, this will tell you hoe to troubleshoot and replace. This is an easy replacement that I believe any weekend warrior (like mysef) could do. I found this part at KRAGEN, NAPA Auto Parts, and Pep Boys. This item was not found in stock at any local stores however should not cost you more than $35-$50.
There are a few symptoms when a car has a bad cam sensor. A few of these are sputtering, poor acceleration, and the engine stalling.
Yes it could be a problem. No start is one of the main side effects of a bad cam sensor.
If you have a bad cam sensor there will be no input sent to the computer signaling the position of the cam/crank...etc, and there will be no signal sent to the coils telling them to fire. So yes, a bad cam sensor will in part cause no spark. Try a new sensor, or pick one up for cheap from a junkyard.
how do you k now the cam sensor is bad
Possibly caused by a bad Crank Position Sensor. Could also be the cam position sensor or the coil. They all work together.
Cam position is taken from the distributor, there is no external cam sensor.
The cam position sensor signals the fuel injectors to inject. The crankshaft position sensor signals the spark plugs to fire.
Camshaft position sensor intermittent.The cam sensor on the end of the head has failed.Camshaft position sensor intermittent.The cam sensor on the end of the head has failed.
Cam position is taken from the distributor on this vehicle, there is no separate cam sensor.
CMP= Cam Shaft Position Sensor.
the cam sensor is locate at the front of the engine.
The cam sensor is inside the distributor.The cam sensor is inside the distributor.