Checking the signal cable

Fig 1: Identifying Ignition ON

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• Ignition on.

  Connect a voltmeter between connector terminal 2 for the camshaft position (CMP) sensor (control module side) and ground and between terminal 3 and ground.

  Fig 2: Identifying Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor Connector Terminals

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  Fig 3: Identifying Voltage Display

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In both cases the voltmeter should display approximately 5 V. 

• OK 

  Refer to Checking the ground lead 

• NOT OK 

  Refer to Checking cables