Camshaft Position Sensor: Description and Operation

PURPOSE
The Camshaft Position Sensor is used in conjunction with the crankshaft position sensor to calculate piston position.

LOCATION
Located on the front, RH side of the engine.

CONSTRUCTION
The gear driven sensor consists of a three coil electro-magnetic pick-up mounted on the front of the exhaust camshaft.

OPERATION
A generated signal is used to compute crankshaft position (TDC) and engine rpm. The Camshaft Position Sensor inputs the ECU through terminals G2, G1 and NE.