HOW TO TEST CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR ON A CAR

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    • @cartroublewannafix8611
      @cartroublewannafix8611 3 роки тому

      I did that test on the camshaft position sensor. When I put the pins in I got a reading of less than one and the weird thing is, when I tapped the sensor with a wrench, the reading would go up to 4.65 . It's a Chevrolet Malibu 2015, 2.5. I get a code P0016 on it.

    • @keithmcguire5224
      @keithmcguire5224 2 роки тому

      I really appreciate your videos I've learned a lot I like the other channel too it is awesome keep doing what you're doing I really appreciate everything

    • @lexxon4life804
      @lexxon4life804 11 місяців тому

      Hello just seen this video my check engine light came on with code p0011 for a 200 Jetta 2.5 it said intake camshaft sensor I did what you explained and when I put the socket extension it did not change what does that mean

  • @derap34
    @derap34 3 роки тому +69

    That was by far the most straight forward explanation I've seen yet, thank you!

  • @mullinsjm1
    @mullinsjm1 8 місяців тому +4

    Thanks for your help. I tested the crank position sensor on my daughter’s car with the help of this video. It ended up being faulty. Swapped it out. It cranked right over.

  • @dsnider2011
    @dsnider2011 10 місяців тому +3

    I just wanted to stop by for a sec and say thanks. Your videos have been a huge aid in diagnosing my Chevy Cruze. I think I'm looking at changing the VVT camshaft gears in my 1.8L. But I wanna check all my sensors and stuff before I dig into the internal timing components. Your videos are easy to understand and provide great info!! Thank you!!

  • @restosandrevivals4597
    @restosandrevivals4597 3 роки тому +240

    Signal wires run to the ecu, ecu wires always have the stripe. Hope that helps someone.

  • @sethberry383
    @sethberry383 11 місяців тому +2

    You guys (ha) are the first channel I have come across who has shown a live test... My FSM had me testing every circuit and connector in the freaking car just to find out what one five minute test would tell me. You guys are awesome, thanks!

  • @lloyd-qt1mg
    @lloyd-qt1mg Рік тому +1

    Bloody marvellous , this saved me a 'fortune' with auto electricians . So happy, thanks so much from Australia.

  • @henryhill3778
    @henryhill3778 2 роки тому +2

    This guy knows his stuff and shows you how to test the CPS at the end with a simple Volt Ohm Meter... Basically a CPS Test for Dummy's! Just AWESOME! Thank YOU!

    • @mikesecondo2254
      @mikesecondo2254 2 роки тому

      DUH..it's only a simple hall effect switch...no mystery!!!

    • @maxguod
      @maxguod 10 місяців тому

      ​@@mikesecondo2254Bet you were the same way before you learned all about it - ha

  • @pythonbig1694
    @pythonbig1694 3 роки тому +5

    An excellent video, I watch 4 other vidoes before this one. In my opinion the easiest to understand, straight to the method of how to test the camshaft sensor, what it does and what to measure.

  • @duaneafields
    @duaneafields 3 роки тому +2

    im hunting down a 2177 and 2178 on a mazda cx7. this video and all your other videos are very helpful so Im not buying multiple wrong parts. thanks for all you do.

  • @rusty911s2
    @rusty911s2 2 роки тому +6

    Excellent, very clear and excellent methodology that tests both sensor and wiring. Thank you!

  • @johnmccool6875
    @johnmccool6875 Рік тому +3

    What is a likely cause of no signal wire power to the sensor?

  • @marathonman96
    @marathonman96 3 місяці тому

    Now that's what I wanted to see. I have an intermittent signal on my ford and I was looking for a video that uses a multimeter to test it. Well done, guys :b

  • @limamantapachitas
    @limamantapachitas 8 місяців тому +1

    The best Camshaft test bro, thanks a lot, very simple and effective, You won a like and a new subscriptor,

  • @eddiecortez8320
    @eddiecortez8320 10 місяців тому +2

    Same connections and procedure for a CKP?

  • @mckoylach1622
    @mckoylach1622 2 роки тому +8

    Great instructions for how to test the sensor. Does procedures applied to the crank sensor also ? Thanks

  • @jluis5188
    @jluis5188 Рік тому +1

    I was gettig no change one crank sensor and cam sensor only goes down to 1.5-2v. Ordered both. Thanks!!!

  • @RenzoJayValeza
    @RenzoJayValeza Рік тому

    The best explanation ive ever hear. Better than my trainor back in the days hehe

  • @juli7970
    @juli7970 Рік тому +1

    Well that sure is an excellent, but simple explanation/ instructional video. Thank you, off to test mine now! Great job y'all!

  • @johnjohn-xo5gl
    @johnjohn-xo5gl 3 роки тому +2

    This channel is very underrated!!!! Love this channel

  • @reneefleming4852
    @reneefleming4852 7 місяців тому

    I have a 2017 Elantra and have recently found your videos. You guys are absolutely the best on explaining everything clearly and also explaining the why. Your camera work is also excellent. I replaced my crankshaft sensor and the Camshaft sensor is next. I don't think I could've done it as easily if it was someone else's videos. I have a 1.3 parasitic draw x 3 years I can't find except I found it's coming from positive battery fuse which could be anything. Do you have a video that can help me find it? You guys are the best!!! ❤❤❤

  • @loguk8970
    @loguk8970 10 місяців тому

    I will never do this but I learned smth new today. Thank you.

  • @magnum6293
    @magnum6293 2 роки тому +1

    These guy are always helpful I've learned a lot about my kia

  • @jessedukelacrosse6470
    @jessedukelacrosse6470 10 місяців тому

    Awesome thanks man , you help us weekend non qualified mechanics get so much done 👍

  • @goodie2shoes874
    @goodie2shoes874 2 роки тому +9

    I would always connect your black lead to a ground that is preferably not on the connector (until you know which wire is which). It would suck if you sent 12 volts somewhere it shouldn’t go.

    • @sarahkline389
      @sarahkline389 5 місяців тому +2

      What do you mean by this? Like put it on the negative if the battery?

    • @mateuszf4766
      @mateuszf4766 2 місяці тому

      ​@@sarahkline389or on the bare metal

  • @jaysantiago9195
    @jaysantiago9195 Місяць тому

    My camshaft position sensor drops to 0.11 volts when testing it. Is that a good enough reading or does it have to be replaced?

  • @vitoaugello1677
    @vitoaugello1677 2 роки тому +1

    you almost make it sound so simple. thank you for your insight.

  • @megeorge4128
    @megeorge4128 Рік тому

    Thanks for your video. It is probably one of the best videos for diy car maintenance.🎉

  • @train4905
    @train4905 2 роки тому +1

    Absolutely brilliant gentlemen,this has helped me out loads,to fix my mates 2002 x trail t30.

  • @justbill6218
    @justbill6218 3 місяці тому

    I don't have 12 v going into my cam position sensor only 1v
    But I do have 5v on signal wire.
    Why would that be? Does the v come straight from the battery or from the computer.
    I have a MK4 Ford Mondeo turbo diesel.

  • @abbe26
    @abbe26 Рік тому +1

    Hello when i put the conector in the sensor i have 4.97 volts and if i take a socket on it i drops to 0.30 volts is that sensor faulty or is it good ?

  • @PaulC1980
    @PaulC1980 2 роки тому +1

    Good test on the sensor, I've never seen that before

  • @mickstermuse4969
    @mickstermuse4969 Рік тому

    when I do the test you describe, I pass the metal in front of the sensor but the 5.0volts doesn't drop to zero, it doesn't change at all?

  • @ginajulen3436
    @ginajulen3436 9 місяців тому

    So you dont have to change both when you get the error code for camshaft sensor?

  • @ericwong6316
    @ericwong6316 5 місяців тому

    Hey bud thanks for the video, it is very useful and informative! I tried to test my sensor yesterday. It shows 5.07v, when I use the metal for testing the tip of the sensor it shows 0.28, is it normal? Please advise with many thanks

  • @Mitkopwn2
    @Mitkopwn2 4 місяці тому

    Driving x trail t30 currently i am guessing this sensor is gone its 18 years old camshaft sensor had crankshaft sensor replacemen like 7 years ago but what happens now is my car has insanely rough idle big cranks when cold but when hold it cranks long and cant keep rpms until i rev it .... randomly dies while revving and driving my engine completely shuts off and after that crank takes like 10 times for 5-10 sec till it starts am i right to guess this is the issue ? PCV Valve was stuck cleaned ... New Spark Plugs Headgasket checked no leak New My coils are absolutely noew had to replace them along my Valve Cover because gasked wouldnt do the job it was melted am i right in my guesss ? Also my fuel consumption got up ..

  • @mrjbone719
    @mrjbone719 Місяць тому

    I'd like some more info on why the metal object takes the voltage away?
    I mean, they sit next to or on an engine block so why does it zero out?

  • @farzanmohamed8310
    @farzanmohamed8310 11 місяців тому +1

    Thank you somuch . Appreciated your dedication .

  • @spang650
    @spang650 Рік тому +1

    This video was easy to follow. Thank you!

  • @D.C.MCMLXXXIV
    @D.C.MCMLXXXIV 6 місяців тому

    Cómo sabes que te está fallando ese sensor?? Acaso el carro no prende? Yo tengo el código P0340 ya le cambié el sensor...el carro prende tiene fuerza....pero lo que noto es que huele a gasolina ....que podría ser? Buen video gracias

  • @McLFabian
    @McLFabian 2 роки тому +2

    Wonderful video. It was so useful to diagnostic my case (which was an "Intermitent" failure, diagnosed by my 2004 Peugeot 406 Coupé's BSI).

    • @kevinhancock4064
      @kevinhancock4064 Рік тому

      Hi was yours the cam sensor failure nate ? Helping a friend with a 107 . Crank no start . Spark on cylinders 1 only it's not ignition coils or spark plugs ruled that out

  • @amarsta
    @amarsta 11 місяців тому +1

    THANK YOU 😀👍

  • @MustangWes
    @MustangWes 2 роки тому

    Thank you. Is this the same for two wire cam sensor.

  • @hassanmahmood703
    @hassanmahmood703 4 місяці тому

    How to know camshaft position sensor is weak
    Any link of p0012 with camshaft sensor hybrid prius

  • @wildwoodtop
    @wildwoodtop Рік тому

    Dude I've got some weird stuff going on. I have 4 cam actuators solenoids, 3 of them are delivering 12 volts The other one has no voltage. Any info much appreciated

  • @danhinkley138
    @danhinkley138 Рік тому

    Will the car run with a used ECU from Ebay motors without being programmed by HYUNDAI. We only have 7 volts on the battery wire. Battery is at 12 volts. 2015 Elantra GL

  • @richardcunningham7964
    @richardcunningham7964 3 місяці тому

    Love how u guys have Ur racing suits on.

  • @Bullhead812
    @Bullhead812 Рік тому

    If both sensors test good on a honda crv, is the next step to check timing chain for stretch?

  • @BB-jw6iu
    @BB-jw6iu Місяць тому

    best vid on testing the sensor, but my Chev Colorado 2011 uses a connector which does not provide access while sensor is connected. So sadly no way to verify the reading drop...

  • @haidenthomas6002
    @haidenthomas6002 Рік тому +1

    Brilliant video! Thank you so much

  • @chadeitzen6371
    @chadeitzen6371 Рік тому

    When testing my camshaft sensor the voltage drops from 4.8 to .75 when i put my wrench to the sensor. It's not dropping to 0, is it a bad sensor?

  • @chemicalyinbalanced
    @chemicalyinbalanced Рік тому

    500k views and only 5.5k likes!? Great video thanks!

  • @olgaberzina3359
    @olgaberzina3359 11 місяців тому +1

    great work

  • @juliogonza
    @juliogonza Рік тому

    I make the same test with a new camshaft. And when i conect the camshat it goes from 4.8 to 0.02 volts... is the camshaft bad? Because is "New"... thanks for the help..

  • @richardvillegas6684
    @richardvillegas6684 17 днів тому

    I have a 2002 honda accord lx 4cy vtec engine I have a p1381 code which is camshaft code I have people saying I don't have that in my car but it keeps popping up on scanner my car hesitates and jerks picking up speed. What can it be??

  • @Eurospec73
    @Eurospec73 Рік тому

    Wow, thanks for sharing this also is it true that if you have a crank no start engine and your RPM gauge doesn't work. Does that mean you're CPS sensor is bad? I just put a new CPS sensor in my VR6 engine and I have a crank no start and the RPM gauge doesn't work either. Should I buy a new sensor because this one is broken that's new?

  • @docimastic
    @docimastic Рік тому +1

    Thank you so much for yet another great and very helpful video! You guys rock! Thanks again, David

  • @TheOfficialWickedOne
    @TheOfficialWickedOne 2 роки тому

    Have a 97 honda s2000 with a po335. I did ur test. UNPLUGGED I have 12v batt voltage on one wire, ground and a different wire and 5volt reference on the last wire. NOW WHEN I PLUG IN a ckp sensor have 12v, ground, and now 9.5v on the ref wire. Is the sensor shorted? I tried the socket trick the my ref voltage stays the same. Currently I’m wait for a new sensor to test. Any ideas?

  • @Elmer_R
    @Elmer_R Рік тому

    When I did the test it read from 5 volts the signal wire and when I put the socket over it. It read 2.9 volts. Is that sensor good?

  • @siachen6680
    @siachen6680 Рік тому

    I have a P340 engine code for camshaft position sensor low voltage. I replaced the sensor but made no difference. Looks like the issue with the signal wire from the ECU. I hope this video will help me diagnose my 03 Civic issue. The problem I am having are engine stalling mostly at highway speed but also at low speed and coasting and sometimes when the engine is hot and also when park an inclined surface. I replaced the fuel pump, but the issue still presist.

  • @Tijuanaleaks
    @Tijuanaleaks 10 місяців тому

    One cable of my plug is 5.3 volts one is ground and the other cable is 4.83, I tested the last one when is closed to the metal its low to 0.19 volts on both sides is the same is that ok ?
    also I tested two sensors that I bought on Amazon and I think they are defective I checked them and they give me .21 volts closed to the metal and car shows a message of limited operation and check engine turn on very fast

  • @shehzadbhatti5893
    @shehzadbhatti5893 Рік тому

    sir !very nice i realy like the your struggle shahzad from pakistan🇵🇰

  • @user-2uf2kr2c
    @user-2uf2kr2c 8 місяців тому

    Hello, thx for the vid. Do you have a link to your other channel about electtrical car repairs? And is it the same procedure for the crankshaftposition sensor? I have a daihatsu Sirion with a 2-wire crankshaft position sensor. And can i test the 2 wire crankshaftsensor harness, maybe with a continuity test?. Regards

  • @gibsongonde252
    @gibsongonde252 7 місяців тому

    Thanx very simple and straight forward

  • @mommykaye1468
    @mommykaye1468 Рік тому

    my 2018 kia forte 2.0 LX the voltages are 5v & 4.8 then ground wire, no 12 volts ,pls help me thanks

  • @romantorrano2355
    @romantorrano2355 Рік тому +1

    Very very helpful..I learn a lot ..thank you so much

  • @tayoni800
    @tayoni800 Місяць тому

    Can I test it with a 9v battery?

  • @IBRUNO151
    @IBRUNO151 5 місяців тому

    Your the best mecanic like your tips crystal clear as always thanks

  • @vansinhnguyen7578
    @vansinhnguyen7578 2 роки тому

    I would really appreciate your video clip,,,, Otherwise, I almost replaced 4 of this sensors on my 06 MB R-350 gasoline engine without any knowledge. Wish you have more video on this car for those who do DIY on car.. Thanks again.

  • @123321Robbs
    @123321Robbs Рік тому

    I got Zero on one which means good right? The next one it dropped from 4.8 to 20 ? I'm thinking that means the sensor is bad?

  • @jonsadlington464
    @jonsadlington464 2 роки тому

    I have a 2010 cx7 I am getting 1 initial spark on cylinder 1,2,and 4
    Nothing on 3 and after the first spark I have no more until I let of the key and turn it again
    Also the tack is not moving as I turn over the engine
    Any suggestions?

  • @renejacques8288
    @renejacques8288 2 роки тому +2

    I tested my camshaft and crankshaft positioning sensors. They seem good. I'm getting no signal from the ignition coil signal wire. I get wire continuity from camshaft to ECM. I have a 95 Maxima. Do you know how much voltage I should get from the camshaft sensor? I put my voltmeter on mV and still get nothing from the ignition coil sig. wire.

  • @Bartasxp
    @Bartasxp 2 роки тому +1

    Does this work for all camshaft sensors? I got Volvo V70 2008, problem hard start after night and both sensors does not change voltage when i touch metal bar to it, stays at 5v( battery and signal are both 5v)one of them is new.

    • @mikebooze6125
      @mikebooze6125 2 роки тому

      Mine does the same with an Ls motor

  • @og_cookies2058
    @og_cookies2058 9 місяців тому

    I need help I changed crank and both camshaft’s sensors still getting the code for camshaft

  • @lucianboncea6962
    @lucianboncea6962 2 роки тому

    Hello, i have a Octavia 2.0 fsi 150Hp, this Week during a night was -20 C and the car won’t start in the morning, crank but not start. I haved one error on diagnose: P000A camshaft position “A” timing; slow response BANK 1, Intermitent. I saw this video and check my camshaft position sensor and wire and i have just the signal from/to ECU ( 4.8 ) but no voltage from battery so the question is: i have the + wire is in short or interrupted and the sensor don’t get current?

  • @Alan-cw8vy
    @Alan-cw8vy Рік тому

    You guys are the best you explained it so well

  • @Alfredorubiocubillan
    @Alfredorubiocubillan Рік тому

    Excelent video brother, how do i do it on two pin camshaft sensor? Thank you in advance!

  • @waient36073
    @waient36073 3 місяці тому

    on which setting does the multimeter go ?🤷🏾‍♂️

  • @bowtieordiegarage1179
    @bowtieordiegarage1179 9 місяців тому

    Absolutely love this channel 👍

  • @butterbean8306
    @butterbean8306 2 роки тому +1

    Wow you guys make it sound so simple and easy. Thanks heaps

    • @mikesecondo2254
      @mikesecondo2254 2 роки тому

      DUH...it's only a simple hall effect switch..no mystery!!!

  • @jeancarloscastromorgan2220
    @jeancarloscastromorgan2220 9 місяців тому

    Hello, good afternoon, I have a Hyundai Accent 2020 and it tells me Camshaft Position Timing Performance (Bank 1), the situation is that I don't know which sensor 1 or 2 is, can you help me with that?

  • @whatdahecTV
    @whatdahecTV 2 роки тому

    Can you please tell me how to check the variable valve solenoid and the connectors or do a video on it ?

  • @lloyd-qt1mg
    @lloyd-qt1mg Рік тому

    Yo, I'm confused , I followed your procedure exactly, but the 5V 'signal' wire reading remained at 5V when I touched the base with a steel bar! Sensor must be faulty
    I bought new Cam Position Sensors (Bosch) for my Peugeot 308 (cost a fortune).
    The result is exactly the same as above ..... no voltage drop to 0.00V on touching the new sensor base, with a steel bar!
    Any other way to do the test....or .... is my ECU faulty?

  • @maryboone3584
    @maryboone3584 3 роки тому

    With a Ford flex 09 and codes p o o 11 poo 12 and poo 22 would you think that would be a sensor?

  • @PapaFujiwara
    @PapaFujiwara 2 місяці тому

    Great explanation thank you!!

  • @nicholaslynch7157
    @nicholaslynch7157 2 роки тому +1

    Hey thanks for the video I got a lot of information out of it but I was wondering if this would work for a Lamborghini I have two of them. I have an 88.5 Countach special edition and an 05 special edition Gallardo. So I needed to do a tune-up on the Gallardo and when I was changing my spark plugs I was pulling up on the coil pack harnesses and pulled a little too hard and the plastic around the camshaft sensor pigtail connector completely disintegrated but the wires are still there and just hanging so I don't know what pin position they go into the new pigtail connector so I was wondering if this method of checking to see which wires are pulse and constant and ground would be the same procedure. Well hopefully you'll read this and great video I subscribed you have a fan

  • @rhonielgeorge5872
    @rhonielgeorge5872 Рік тому

    Is it the same procedure for crankshaft sensor????????????

  • @rr6542
    @rr6542 2 роки тому

    Question in testing the wire going to my cam sensor I'm getting my signal at 4.80 but on the power side I'm only getting 8 volts tested the battery and I 12 v on the battery is that ok

  • @techx2034
    @techx2034 Рік тому

    Great video, but what do I do if the connector is GM, aka points so small I can’t get the voltmeter in to check?

  • @kokica777
    @kokica777 2 роки тому

    Can you shiw me hiw to change cam-crankshaft on honda nsx 1991?

  • @charlessears2149
    @charlessears2149 2 роки тому

    I have 3 sensors and I try each one of the and all 3 would not break contact withe the single wire I can belive all 3 are bad other then the cam sensor should I have 4.8 to 5.4v on the single wire from the ecm

  • @chamanavenkatesh
    @chamanavenkatesh 2 роки тому

    im fan of you bro im seeing your so many videos bro very nice explaining

  • @winningpoon
    @winningpoon Рік тому

    I followed your procedure for my 2012 Ford Focus for my CPK and my signal side shows 4.8 V but the open side (wire to battery) reads 5V not the 12V you had. my car has two camshaft sensors and a tested both with the same results. Would my model read 5v for the open side because its connected to the 5v relays or is this another issue like wiring? please help!

    • @Surf_killa
      @Surf_killa Рік тому

      Most vehicles will have a 5v reference to the cam position sensor, a signal wire and a low voltage referemce wire.

  • @j.jarvis7460
    @j.jarvis7460 5 місяців тому

    Thank you for sharing this knowledge.

  • @kamaljitsinghattalia
    @kamaljitsinghattalia 2 роки тому

    Fantastic teacher very well taught thank you very much

  • @TechnicalCenter-sg2uc
    @TechnicalCenter-sg2uc Рік тому

    I love watching your videos. You are amazing!

  • @poogzie
    @poogzie 3 роки тому +1

    Hi , love ur vids , can u help me out i have gmc holden 3.6 motor with code p0008 ,car runs fine but code keeps coming up and i remove it . im stuck between timing chains, cam shaft sensor od solinoid can u help .cheers

  • @chadmoyer1453
    @chadmoyer1453 8 місяців тому

    Thank God for u folks.

  • @christianangulo9468
    @christianangulo9468 Рік тому

    Hello, what if my sensor goes from 7.1 volts to close to 13 volts when on metal I drive a 2008 bmw 335i

  • @arivuazhagan442
    @arivuazhagan442 2 місяці тому

    Very good explain thank you sir