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Camshaft Position Sensor (Method With Oscilloscope)

  1. Prepare an oscilloscope.
  2. Remove the glove box lower cover. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Glove Box. >
  3. Remove the lower inner trim of passenger's side. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Lower Inner Trim. >
  4. Turn over the floor mat of passenger's seat.
  5. Remove the protect cover.
    Fig 1: Locating Protect Cover Nuts And Bolts
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  6. Remove the nuts and bolts which hold the ECM to the bracket.
    Fig 2: Locating ECM Bracket Nuts And Bolts
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  7. Connect the probe to ECM connector.
    Fig 3: Connecting Probe To ECM Connector
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    CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR TERMINAL REFERENCE CHART

    Camshaft position sensor Terminal No. Probe
    RH 24 +
    LH 16 +
    RH and LH 30 -
  8. Start the engine and let it idle.
  9. Check the pattern is the same as the waveform and voltage shown below.
    Fig 4: Camshaft Voltage Pattern Waveform
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  10. After inspection, install the related parts in the reverse order of removal.

    Tightening torque: 

    7.5 N.m (0.8 kgf-m, 5.5 ft-lb)