Camshaft Position Sensor

When it comes to knowing if the air and fuel ratio is correct or not, knowing the position of your engine's camshaft can go a long way. That's because the camshaft's speed determines when the mixture should be ignited in the engine cylinders. When measuring camshaft speed, you can't rely on anything else except a device called the camshaft position sensor. As the name implies, this sensor detects the camshaft's speed, position, acceleration, and even deceleration. Information on these are sent by the sensor to the engine management system, which then makes the adjustments needed for the fuel injection's timing. With a properly working sensor, your engine can run smoothly and more economically. Meaning, you'll have less engine problems while you're able to save fuel at the same time. What's more, installing this cam sensor is far simpler than it seems. First, you just remove the oil and the silver unit. Then, you should be able to disconnect the old sensor using a small screwdriver. After removing the old sensor, simply insert the new sensor, securely bolting it along with the washer to stabilize it. Finally, reconnect the connector before linking the silver unit to the VANOS unit. So when your ride's own camshaft position sensor goes kaput, there's no need to push the panic button. That's because you can easily get a new one from Auto Parts Warehouse. Just click through our catalog, hit the right buttons to place your order, and your item will be on its way to your doorstep.