Hooked A Code Reader In For Service Engine And Got This...

DanTheMan · November 6th, 2007, 05:46 AM

Camshaft Position Sensor A
Bank 1
Circuit Malfunction

I'm new to the whole sensor-on-everything and computerised car world, so if anyone can tell me where it is and maybe how to fix it that'd be great. I'd hate to take it to the ford place and have them charge me tons for something simple. Thanks guys!!

97Cobra · November 6th, 2007, 06:21 AM

clean the connection's on the sensors and hook back up. that should most likely take care of it.

DanTheMan · November 6th, 2007, 04:52 PM

where are the sensors lol

97Cobra · November 6th, 2007, 04:53 PM

by the cams Im guessing... lol

DanTheMan · November 6th, 2007, 04:58 PM

yeah thats what i figured lol. I guess I'll have to wait for someone to chime in who knows for sure. I don't wanna have to pull the valve covers looking for it if I don't have to

DanTheMan · November 6th, 2007, 11:33 PM

Bump

blk01gt · November 6th, 2007, 11:45 PM

its behind the power steering reservoir, I am throwing the exact same code and trying to figure out why, I just picked up some factory service manuals to help me troubleshoot. I had an extra from my other engine and put it in but i`m still throwing the code.

DanTheMan · November 7th, 2007, 12:02 AM

You ever have a problem getting it to start? My whole issue started on a rainy day and it would only start on the second try. Lately it's been better but sometimes it takes a second try. Thanks for the help!

97Cobra · November 7th, 2007, 01:31 AM

buy some sensor cleaner and blast the sensor and connectors before you do anything serious. connections get dirty and sensors go bad from all the shaking n such. its either a bad sensor or it just needs to be cleaned. clean is the cheap route if you have the $$ you could just buy a new sensor...

superbeef1000 · November 7th, 2007, 01:43 AM

the sensor is in back of the power steering bottle ,bolts in to the timing cover

,,i had the same service code come up but the problem ws the batery was over volting the electrical system soon as i changed the battery the problem whent away

DanTheMan · November 7th, 2007, 02:37 AM

Does anyone even know the purpose of the sensor anyway? I assume it's to shut down the motor in the event of a timing chain break or if the timings off...

superbeef1000 · November 7th, 2007, 02:41 AM

no it is for pulsing the injectors on engine start up

DanTheMan · November 7th, 2007, 02:41 AM

[quote="97Cobra" if you have the $$ you could just buy a new sensor...

[/quote]

a college student with money? Ha! Yeah i think i might go ahead and get one only $35. Thanks for ya help

DanTheMan · November 7th, 2007, 02:44 AM

Originally Posted by superbeef1000

no it is for pulsing the injectors on engine start up

oh, thanks dude

blk01gt · November 7th, 2007, 02:37 PM

Originally Posted by DanTheMan

You ever have a problem getting it to start? My whole issue started on a rainy day and it would only start on the second try. Lately it's been better but sometimes it takes a second try. Thanks for the help!

I have not had any problems starting the car, and no other problems running or anything like that so

I guess i`m gonna try to clean the connection and see what happens from there.

DanTheMan · November 9th, 2007, 04:30 PM

Got a new cam pos sensor but it still hiccups. I found out on obd-codes.com that it could be the crank sensor or the PCM failure :\

gills99stang · November 9th, 2007, 05:36 PM

Originally Posted by DanTheMan

Got a new cam pos sensor but it still hiccups. I found out on obd-codes.com that it could be the crank sensor or the PCM failure :\

Is it still throwing the same code?

DanTheMan · November 10th, 2007, 12:35 AM

haven't had a reader hooked to it yet. that's tomorrow. I need to invest in one lol

gills99stang · November 11th, 2007, 06:18 PM

If you buy a chip you can get it with a tuner included.

DanTheMan · November 26th, 2007, 08:16 AM

well guys after replacing my alternator the engine is running great *knock on wood*. I think the bad bearing in the alternator might have been producing a vibration or line noise of some sort. Thanks for all y'alls help!!

November 6th, 2007, 05:46 AM	#1
DanTheMan Hardcore Enthusiast 1995 Civic EX Soon to see a Garrett 60 trim Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Norfolk, VA Posts: 1,196 iTrader: 1 reviews	Hooked A Code Reader In For Service Engine And Got This... Camshaft Position Sensor A Bank 1 Circuit Malfunction I'm new to the whole sensor-on-everything and computerised car world, so if anyone can tell me where it is and maybe how to fix it that'd be great. I'd hate to take it to the ford place and have them charge me tons for something simple. Thanks guys!! __________________ My honda

November 6th, 2007, 06:21 AM	#2
97Cobra I Post Entirely Way Too Much 1997 Mustang Cobra 1/8 - 8.89@86mph Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Colorado Springs Posts: 6,521 iTrader: 1 reviews	clean the connection's on the sensors and hook back up. that should most likely take care of it. __________________ Modifications and pics in my Garage... Reps Appreciated!

November 6th, 2007, 04:52 PM	#3
DanTheMan Hardcore Enthusiast 1995 Civic EX Soon to see a Garrett 60 trim Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Norfolk, VA Posts: 1,196 iTrader: 1 reviews	where are the sensors lol __________________ My honda

November 6th, 2007, 04:53 PM	#4
97Cobra I Post Entirely Way Too Much 1997 Mustang Cobra 1/8 - 8.89@86mph Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Colorado Springs Posts: 6,521 iTrader: 1 reviews	by the cams Im guessing... lol __________________ Modifications and pics in my Garage... Reps Appreciated!

November 6th, 2007, 04:58 PM	#5
DanTheMan Hardcore Enthusiast 1995 Civic EX Soon to see a Garrett 60 trim Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Norfolk, VA Posts: 1,196 iTrader: 1 reviews	yeah thats what i figured lol. I guess I'll have to wait for someone to chime in who knows for sure. I don't wanna have to pull the valve covers looking for it if I don't have to __________________ My honda

November 6th, 2007, 11:33 PM	#6
DanTheMan Hardcore Enthusiast 1995 Civic EX Soon to see a Garrett 60 trim Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Norfolk, VA Posts: 1,196 iTrader: 1 reviews	Bump __________________ My honda

November 6th, 2007, 11:45 PM	#7
blk01gt Regular Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 196 iTrader: 0 reviews	its behind the power steering reservoir, I am throwing the exact same code and trying to figure out why, I just picked up some factory service manuals to help me troubleshoot. I had an extra from my other engine and put it in but i`m still throwing the code. __________________ 01 Mustang GT \| 5 Speed \| Bullitt Intake \| 4.10's \| Diablo Tuner \| JLT CAI \| Flowtech LT Headers, bbk catted H, dynomax catback \| 01 Carbon Black BMW M3 w/dynomax exhaust

November 7th, 2007, 12:02 AM	#8
DanTheMan Hardcore Enthusiast 1995 Civic EX Soon to see a Garrett 60 trim Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Norfolk, VA Posts: 1,196 iTrader: 1 reviews	You ever have a problem getting it to start? My whole issue started on a rainy day and it would only start on the second try. Lately it's been better but sometimes it takes a second try. Thanks for the help! __________________ My honda

November 7th, 2007, 01:31 AM	#9
97Cobra I Post Entirely Way Too Much 1997 Mustang Cobra 1/8 - 8.89@86mph Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Colorado Springs Posts: 6,521 iTrader: 1 reviews	buy some sensor cleaner and blast the sensor and connectors before you do anything serious. connections get dirty and sensors go bad from all the shaking n such. its either a bad sensor or it just needs to be cleaned. clean is the cheap route if you have the $$ you could just buy a new sensor... __________________ Modifications and pics in my Garage... Reps Appreciated!

November 7th, 2007, 01:43 AM	#10
superbeef1000 Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: mesa , arizona Posts: 1,474 iTrader: 2 reviews	the sensor is in back of the power steering bottle ,bolts in to the timing cover ,,i had the same service code come up but the problem ws the batery was over volting the electrical system soon as i changed the battery the problem whent away __________________ a bunch of stuff to make my car faster http://www.moddedmustangs.com/forums...e-member-1497/

November 7th, 2007, 02:37 AM	#11
DanTheMan Hardcore Enthusiast 1995 Civic EX Soon to see a Garrett 60 trim Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Norfolk, VA Posts: 1,196 iTrader: 1 reviews	Does anyone even know the purpose of the sensor anyway? I assume it's to shut down the motor in the event of a timing chain break or if the timings off... __________________ My honda

November 7th, 2007, 02:41 AM	#12
superbeef1000 Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: mesa , arizona Posts: 1,474 iTrader: 2 reviews	no it is for pulsing the injectors on engine start up __________________ a bunch of stuff to make my car faster http://www.moddedmustangs.com/forums...e-member-1497/

November 9th, 2007, 04:30 PM	#16
DanTheMan Hardcore Enthusiast 1995 Civic EX Soon to see a Garrett 60 trim Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Norfolk, VA Posts: 1,196 iTrader: 1 reviews	Got a new cam pos sensor but it still hiccups. I found out on obd-codes.com that it could be the crank sensor or the PCM failure :\ __________________ My honda

November 10th, 2007, 12:35 AM	#18
DanTheMan Hardcore Enthusiast 1995 Civic EX Soon to see a Garrett 60 trim Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Norfolk, VA Posts: 1,196 iTrader: 1 reviews	haven't had a reader hooked to it yet. that's tomorrow. I need to invest in one lol __________________ My honda

November 11th, 2007, 06:18 PM	#19
gills99stang Achieving more N/A power! When this baby hits 88 miles an hour... Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Virginia Beach, Virginia Posts: 3,154 iTrader: 3 reviews	If you buy a chip you can get it with a tuner included. __________________ Brendan '99 Mustang GT [ 318 rwhp N/A ] - SOLD () '04 F150 XLT SuperCab

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November 26th, 2007, 08:16 AM	#20
DanTheMan Hardcore Enthusiast 1995 Civic EX Soon to see a Garrett 60 trim Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Norfolk, VA Posts: 1,196 iTrader: 1 reviews	well guys after replacing my alternator the engine is running great knock on wood. I think the bad bearing in the alternator might have been producing a vibration or line noise of some sort. Thanks for all y'alls help!! __________________ My honda

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