Everything Electrical & Electronic Have an electrical problem? Lighting, Alternators, gauges, DIC, HUD, etc? Post it here. Please post Audio problems in the Audio forum, and Engine control problems in the appropriate Mechanical forum for your year.

HELP! cam sensor error... and its NOT the cam sensor

Old Jun 16, 2006 | 03:54 AM
  #1  
Sprig's Avatar
Thread Starter
Junior Member
 
Joined: Jun 2006
Posts: 1
Likes: 0
Sprig is on a distinguished road
Default HELP! cam sensor error... and its NOT the cam sensor

Hail Everyone,

'94 Bonniville with 3800 (I hope this is the right forum to post in.)

MIL is on, scanner says "camshaft sensor circuit malfunction".

I have replaced cam sensor, seemed an easy thing.
Magnet is in place, and is reasonably strong.
Replaced ICM.
Wires ohm good from sensor to ICM.

Will NOT run with crank sensor disconected.

Is a disparity where Tach reads about 1100rpm and scanner shows about 825rpm.

I'm guessing crank sensor issue. Any way to test this?
I'd had for it to be the ECU.

Thanks for any help or suggestions!
Reply
Old Jun 16, 2006 | 08:14 AM
  #2  
BillBoost37's Avatar
DINOSAURUS BOOSTUS

Expert Gearhead
 
Joined: Mar 2005
Posts: 41,391
Likes: 26
From: Enfield, CT
BillBoost37 is a glorious beacon of lightBillBoost37 is a glorious beacon of lightBillBoost37 is a glorious beacon of lightBillBoost37 is a glorious beacon of lightBillBoost37 is a glorious beacon of lightBillBoost37 is a glorious beacon of light
Default

You really need an FSM to help troubleshoot this one.

The difference in rpm vs the tach is simply the gauge..nothing to worry about. Very normal.

Check for the harness routing, check for any plug wires laying on the ICM harness, add plastic wire loom if necessary. All these things can effect it.
Reply
Old Jun 17, 2006 | 09:42 AM
  #3  
markwb's Avatar
Senior Member
True Car Nut
 
Joined: Oct 2002
Posts: 2,703
Likes: 0
From: Groton, CT _NEBF 05, 06, 07_
markwb is on a distinguished road
Default Re: HELP! cam sensor error... and its NOT the cam sensor

Originally Posted by Sprig
Is a disparity where Tach reads about 1100rpm and scanner shows about 825rpm.
I'm guessing crank sensor issue. Any way to test this?
I'd had for it to be the ECU.
That'* too much of a disparity between tach & scanner. The tach is getting a false signal, or grossly out of alignment. You need an Oscilloscope to check CKP Sensor output. Like Boosty says this one needs a FSM to troubleshoot.
Reply
Old Jun 17, 2006 | 10:13 AM
  #4  
willwren's Avatar
Junior Member
Posts like a Ricer Type-R
 
Joined: Aug 2002
Posts: 11
Likes: 12
willwren is on a distinguished road
Default

Where in Washington are you?
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
95 Riviera
1992-1999
2
Jul 28, 2009 03:04 PM
boysatt
Oldsmobile
8
Jan 9, 2008 09:03 PM
Dutch2005
Everything Electrical & Electronic
30
Aug 15, 2006 12:24 AM
repinS
General GM Chat
12
Nov 26, 2004 10:35 AM
gnes
1992-1999
3
Nov 10, 2002 08:01 PM


Thread Tools
Search this Thread

All times are GMT -4. The time now is 05:37 AM.