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Engine only firing on left bank. 94Q45. Replaced cam position. Sensor

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You haven't mentioned the engine make or model but some engines are programmed to only fire alternate cylinders in a non load situation to improve economy. have the fault codes read to find any sensor problems that may relate to this.

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Jonah Oneal

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  • Posted on May 24, 2009

SOURCE: cam position sensor bank 1

cam sensor is in the cylinder head next to number 1 cylinder.

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Anonymous

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  • Posted on Jun 30, 2009

SOURCE: MY LEXUS IS200 SE engine management light came on

What was the code? lean mixture? If so make sure there is no leak in the exhaust. I have worked on a lexus suv, but it was an 89. It had a lean mixture code. After examination I noticed a exhaust leak which was not apparent at first, there is a section in the exhaust the is very thin, and prone to leakage, causing the lean mixture code.

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Sep 03, 2009

SOURCE: cam position sensor broke

ok easy fix. this is common on ALL ford w this style cam sensor,3.0 eats them for lunch. the sensor base has bushings like a real distributor, they get wore and fail. you can get new from ford, or reman at auto parts about 100 bucks. they come w the sensor installed but as with either, you need the allginment tool, looks like a little hockey puck, that only come from ford to set up or check engine light wont shut off. it will run without this but poorly. if you need more advice just post a comment to this and ill do my best to advise you

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Marvin

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  • Posted on Feb 25, 2010

SOURCE: where is the Camshaft Position Sensor located on a

this car has but one bank, the cam sensor is under the intake manifiold on the drivers side.

Testimonial: "thanks, now I know where to start looking. Is it a fairly easy item to replace?"

Anonymous

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SOURCE: 2003 cadillac cts 3.2 liter..rough idle, scan tool

Did you ever find a solution to this? I am having the same issue on 2,4,6. I have replaced the coils. checked the intake for vacuum leaks. I am lost here let me know if you find anything and I will do the same.

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P0348....Camshaft Position Sensor 'A' Circuit High Input (Bank 2)

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Re  check the wire harness and the sensor installation to the camshaft sensor in Bank #1 which is where the #1 cylinder is. Good luck and hope this adds some light to you question, keep me posted and be glad to help.
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