Test sequence (vehicles with engine codes BDF and BJS): Notes

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Fig 1: Camshaft Position Sensor -G40- Intake Camshaft & Camshaft Position Sensor 2 -G163- Exhaust Camshaft

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Disconnect 3-pin connectors from Camshaft Position (CMP) sensors:

1 - Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor -G40- intake camshaft

2 - Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor 2 -G163- exhaust camshaft

NOTE: Before disconnecting harness connectors, mark allocation to component.

Checking voltage supply

Fig 2: Measuring Voltage Between Terminal 1 And 3 Of Camshaft Position Sensor Connector

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Connect multimeter between terminal 1 (B+) and 3 (Ground -GND-) for voltage measurement for the respective connector for Camshaft Position (CMP) sensor.
Switch ignition on.

Specified value: at least 4.5 V

Switch ignition off.

If there is no voltage:

Check wires to Engine Control Module (ECM) according to wiring diagram. Refer to Checking wires to Engine Control Module (ECM) .