Cam position sensor replacement
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Cam position sensor replacement
Edit: This is for a friend'* 89 Bonneville.
If the CPS is right behind the water pump, though I do see it, how do I go about replacing it?
Here'* Alldata'* info on the sensor:
We shorted out the A&B sockets on the computer plug, and the computer is truly showing code 41. The car has a fair acceleration rate, but I know 3800 engines can do better. Here'* Alldata'* set of instructions for replacing the sensor:
Is there an easier way of doing this? If I take off the water pump pulley, is it necessary to be accurate on the bolt torque specs when putting it back on?
If the CPS is right behind the water pump, though I do see it, how do I go about replacing it?
Here'* Alldata'* info on the sensor:
The cam sensor is located on the timing cover behind the water pump near the camshaft sprocket. As the camshaft sprocket turns, a permanent magnet activates the Hall-Effect switch in the cam sensor. When the Hall-effect switch is activated, it grounds the signal line to the ECM, pulling the cam signal line'* applied voltage low. This is interpreted as a cam signal. The cam signal is created as piston #1 is approximately 25°after top dead center on the power stroke. When the cam signal is not received by the ECM, a Code 41 will set.
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
1. Disconnect battery ground cable.
2. Remove water pump pulley attaching bolts, then the serpentine belt and water pump pulley.
3. Disconnect sensor wiring connector and remove sensor retaining bolt.
4. Twist and pull sensor to remove.
5. Reverse procedure to install and prior to installing new sensor, lubricate sensor O-ring.
1. Disconnect battery ground cable.
2. Remove water pump pulley attaching bolts, then the serpentine belt and water pump pulley.
3. Disconnect sensor wiring connector and remove sensor retaining bolt.
4. Twist and pull sensor to remove.
5. Reverse procedure to install and prior to installing new sensor, lubricate sensor O-ring.
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easier way? sounds simple. You just need to get those 4 bolts off the WP pulley to get it off. They want you to keep the belt on while loosening the bolts so the pulley doesnt spin. Once they are all loose, remove the belt and then loosen the bolts the rest of the way and the pulley will come right off.
It is always a good idea to torque the bolts back to spec.
It is always a good idea to torque the bolts back to spec.
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I saw the way the sensor is held on in various drawings, and I thought I might ask if anyone has taken the sensor out & put in a new one without removing the pulley. However, the way it'* put in the guide and in how you worded it makes it seem as that is the easier way. How often do cam pos sensors go out in normal driving conditions?
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