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Question: need to know why the cam sensor is not reading after i just changed it

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chucky469, 3.1L V6, Portage, IN, March 31, 2010, 19:27
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i just changed my cam sensor, took it to the shop got the code erased, and the same code came on. I checked the wiring no problems there what else would make that code come up

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    mastertech6371 March 31, 2010, 19:38
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    first of all, on the obd 1 system, once the code is fixed, the light goes out right away. there is a magnet behind the cam sensor that may be an issue. a scope will tell if the sensor is working correctly. take it to a pro and get it checked accurately.

    Roy

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    kristylacy August 21, 2010, 13:34
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    I have the same car, i need to know how to change the camshaft sensor please

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