I need to find out the location of the Exhaust Camshaft Position Sensor Bank 1 on a 2008 Infiniti EX35.
I need to find out the location of the Exhaust Camshaft Position Sensor Bank 1 on a 2008 Infiniti EX35. My engine stalls sometimes when trying to accelerate from a stop or sometimes it will stall when stopping. Only does when warmed up. Would the camshaft sensor cause this problem? The code read says the exhaust camshaft sensor bank 1 was sensed being out of parameters for a determined time. Is there anything else i should be aware of?
My car has 106000 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.
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Hello, thank you for writing in. The bank 1 camshaft position sensor is going to be located on the front of the engine. Most specifically it is going to be located right below the valve cover on the bank (or side of the engine) that includes cylinder 1. On your specific vehicle, this should be the side of the engine is on the driver’s side. Your owner;s manual will have more information on cylinders and firing orders. With that being said, the sensor will cause running issues and should be replaced first before turning your attention to any other potential problems. For more diagnostic help, contact our service department to schedule an appointment.
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This means that replacing it might require some patience. “name”: “What Happens When A Camshaft Sensor Goes Bad”, Some cars come with four sensors(four-cylinder engine cars, V6 engine cars, and V8 engine cars) whereas other cars come with six sensors(e.g V12 engine cars).
Sensor 1 is the upstream oxygen sensor. It is the sensor that measures the oxygen content in the exhaust, providing an input to the computer, which determines how to adjust the air/fuel ratio. Sensor 1 is the sensor closest to the engine.
A vehicle`s (bank 1, sensor 1) O2 sensor will be located ahead or upstream of the catalytic converter on the bank which corresponds to the engine`s first cylinder. This is due to the fact that bank 1 is representative of an engine`s #1 cylinder, while sensor 1 serves as an upstream designation.
A camshaft sensor determines the exact position of your engine`s camshaft, helping your car keep your engine`s combustion running smoothly. Many modern engines have one camshaft sensor for each camshaft. This can mean up to four, although some cars will only have two.
Function. The oxygen sensor is an instrument for managing the exhaust emissions of petrol, diesel and gas engines. It is an oxygen concentration sensor which measures the residual oxygen content of the exhaust gases and then transmits a signal to the engine management system in the form of an electric voltage.
Most cars have at least two oxygen sensors located throughout the exhaust system; at least one in front of the catalytic converter and one or more downstream from the catalytic converter. The “pre-cat sensor” regulates fuel supply, while the downstream sensor measures the efficiency of the catalytic converter.
Usually there will only be one crankshaft position sensor. However, there is also a camshaft position sensor as well.
For a V-style engine (V6, V8, V10) this means 4 total camshafts, as each head gets their own double camshafts. By having two camshafts per head, each camshaft is dedicated only to the intake valves or the exhaust valves, not both, and because of this, they can be located directly above the valve.
There are two types of Camshaft Sensors, Magnetic, and Hall-effect. The Magnetic type produces its own AC (alternate current) signal (a sine wave), and you can identify it by its two wires. The Hall-effect type uses an external power source to produce a digital signal (a “square wave,” on-or-off) and has three wires.
The O2 sensors are mounted in the exhaust system of the car, with Sensor 1 located before the catalytic convertor. Sensor 2 is mounted in the exhaust stream and is located after the catalytic convertor.
P0011 is the OBD-II generic code indicating the engine control module (ECM) has determined that the bank 1 intake camshaft is more advanced than what the ECM has commanded it be. This over-advanced condition could be during advancing or retarding of the camshaft timing.
Note that the “B” means that this sensor is located in the exhaust side of the cylinder head. Bank 1 means that the sensor is located in the engine bank with cylinder 1.
Diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P0345 stands for “Camshaft Position Sensor “A” Circuit (Bank 2).” This code refers to an issue in the camshaft position sensor (CMP) circuit of the engine`s bank 2, which is the bank not containing cylinder #1.
The most common cause is a failing or a defective camshaft position sensor. Other problems can include circuit issues, like loose connections or damaged wiring, errors with the PCM, or a damaged reluctor wheel for the camshaft position sensor.
Diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P0345 stands for “Camshaft Position Sensor “A” Circuit (Bank 2).” This code refers to an issue in the camshaft position sensor (CMP) circuit of the engine`s bank 2, which is the bank not containing cylinder #1.
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I need to find out the location of the Exhaust Camshaft Position Sensor Bank 1 on a 2008 Infiniti EX35.
ANSWER : Hello, thank you for writing in. The bank 1 camshaft position sensor is going to be located on the front of the engine. Most specifically it is going to be located right below the valve cover on the bank (or side of the engine) that includes cylinder 1. On your specific vehicle, this should be the side of the engine is on the driver’s side. Your owner;s manual will have more information on cylinders and firing orders. With that being said, the sensor will cause running issues and should be replaced first before turning your attention to any other potential problems. For more diagnostic help, contact our service department to schedule an appointment.
CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON
ANSWER : The on board diagnostic (OBD) sets a pending code each time the ECU detects a problem. It confirms the code if it sees the same problem twice. So you’re really only dealing with the two codes : P0016 and 17.These codes are telling you that the timing between the crankshaft and the camshaft are off on Bank 1 (the driver’s side) cylinder bank. This could be a sensor error, a problem in the reluctor ring on the harmonic balancer, or a timing chain problem. Without doing a thorough diagnosis, it’s impossible to say what parts specifically need to be replaced. If you contact Your Mechanic, they can send a technician to your home or office to investigate the codes on you Mercedes and then let you know what it will take to fix it.
I have a 07 Tiburon and showing a code for the camshaft position sensor bank 1. Is there more then 1 camshaft sensor?
ANSWER : The engine in your vehicle is an overhead-cam V6. That means there are camshafts on both sides of the Vee, so to speak. One side of the Vee is considered bank 1, and the other side bank 2. The typical position with a transverse-mounted engine and transmission like in your vehicle would be the front three cylinders you see when you open the hood are considered bank 1. The three cylinders facing the firewall would be considered bank 2. If the sensor for bank 2 has never been replaced, then you should assume it is the same age as the bank 1 sensor. Once verified that the bank 1 camshaft position sensor is at fault, you may want to consider replacing both bank 1 and bank 2 sensors. If they are the same age, the sensor for bank 2 may fail a short time later. Replacing them at the same time, would save you time and costs later.
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ANSWER : These are fault codes indicating problems related to the timing of your car’s engine. Normally the car will not run very well or sometimes not at all when these are on. I would suggest having an expert from YourMechanic come to your home to diagnose these trouble codes and potentially reset them to see if they register again. There are also sensors related to the exhaust as well. There is what is called an oxygen sensor which relays information to the car’s computer regarding the content of the exhaust gases which then tells the computer how to adjust the air/fuel mixture.
Where is the oxygen sensor location for Bank 2, Sensor 1?
ANSWER : The passenger side of the engine is bank one sensor one and bank one sensor two. The driver’s side of the engine is bank two sensor one and bank two sensor two. This is the standard for all vehicles with a six cylinder motor. Here is another diagram but it should show the locations more clearly.
I bought camshaft position sensor off of eBay and car is cutting off a lot. Still has check engine light for camshaft position sensor
ANSWER : Hello, thanks for writing in. From my experience with eBay sensors, chances are that it is bad. This happens all of the time with these sensors. A bad crank position sensor can also cause this as well as a failing timing chain. I usually install a computer scan tool to be able to see which codes are coming up and which readings look like they are off. If you would like help, consider having an expert automotive technician from YourMechanic come to your home or office to inspect and diagnose this issue for you, and make or suggest any repairs as needed.
Bank 2 Sensor 1 PA03(?) code. Range performance issue?
ANSWER : Hello. The code you have provided is not a valid automotive error code that I recognize. Based on your context I think it may be possible that there is an issue with the signal range of one of your oxygen sensors. If you’ve replaced the sensors then perhaps the issue may be with the wiring. I would carefully examine the wiring to the oxygen sensors, as well as the connector and contacts for any signs of damage, wear, or corrosion. If the sensors and wiring all check out then it may be possible that the issue is with the computer.
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It would be best for you to review these two links; the first describes what the P0151 OBD-II Trouble Code is and what typically causes it, and second, the P0131 code and what it means.
