camshaft position sensor

Alpine · Nov 13th, 2021, 14:21

my code reader says I need a new one, my EML is on.

Is the camshaft position sensor easy to get to? I'm not sure where it is.

From a quick google search they look expensive new, about £175. Maybe that is why the lit EML has been an advisory on the MOT history for the last 6 years (I've only just bought the car)!

Luxobarge · Nov 13th, 2021, 14:48

That happened to mine. I got a replacement from PFV, can't remember how much but it wasn't too bad. Easy to replace, it's on the left hand side of the engine (as you sit in the car) at the end of the rear (exhaust) camshaft. You don't say what car you have, but if yours has a conventional distributor, then the dizzy on on the end of the front (inlet) camshaft, and the cam sensor on the end of the rear camshaft.

SteveSarre · Nov 13th, 2021, 17:20

Hi Alpine

As Luxobarge says, at battery end of engine, on exhaust camshaft (towards rear of engine).
Believe part number is 9146108
various brands available on ebay at various prices

I think I have had one 1998 V70 T5 which wouldn't start at all and the fix was a new camshaft sensor.
Another V70 1999 was in severe limp mode and the fix was a new camshaft sensor.

Held in place by two Torx bolts. Just be careful not to pinch the cable when you put it back together.

HTH
Steve

Alpine · Nov 14th, 2021, 13:17

Quote:

Originally Posted by SteveSarre

Hi Alpine

As Luxobarge says, at battery end of engine, on exhaust camshaft (towards rear of engine).
Believe part number is 9146108
various brands available on ebay at various prices

Steve

thanks for the part number Steve, that's really helpful

Alpine · Nov 14th, 2021, 19:48

I've managed to buy a second hand sensor off eBay for £12, but before I remove the airbox to get to it, does anyone know what size torx screw holds the sensor in? I want to make sure I have a torx bit big enough before I start doing it.

4x4 · Nov 14th, 2021, 20:40

Should be T40

sdg1970 · Nov 15th, 2021, 11:14

Be careful of the PCV piping in that area when you change it. Mine was virtually directly overhead of the cam sensor and the it's not very moveable. PCV tubing can break easily.

Nov 13th, 2021, 14:21	#1
Alpine Senior Member Last Online: Apr 13th, 2024 08:14 Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Leeds	camshaft position sensor my code reader says I need a new one, my EML is on. Is the camshaft position sensor easy to get to? I'm not sure where it is. From a quick google search they look expensive new, about £175. Maybe that is why the lit EML has been an advisory on the MOT history for the last 6 years (I've only just bought the car)! __________________ Phil '98 V70 2.5T (manual '99MY)

Nov 13th, 2021, 14:48	#2
Luxobarge Premier Member Last Online: Today 10:31 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Horne (Nr. Horley)	That happened to mine. I got a replacement from PFV, can't remember how much but it wasn't too bad. Easy to replace, it's on the left hand side of the engine (as you sit in the car) at the end of the rear (exhaust) camshaft. You don't say what car you have, but if yours has a conventional distributor, then the dizzy on on the end of the front (inlet) camshaft, and the cam sensor on the end of the rear camshaft. __________________ Some people are like Slinkies, they serve no useful purpose but they still bring a smile to your face when you push them downstairs.

Nov 13th, 2021, 17:20	#3
SteveSarre Premier Member Last Online: May 2nd, 2024 17:17 Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: London/West Country	Hi Alpine As Luxobarge says, at battery end of engine, on exhaust camshaft (towards rear of engine). Believe part number is 9146108 various brands available on ebay at various prices I think I have had one 1998 V70 T5 which wouldn't start at all and the fix was a new camshaft sensor. Another V70 1999 was in severe limp mode and the fix was a new camshaft sensor. Held in place by two Torx bolts. Just be careful not to pinch the cable when you put it back together. HTH Steve __________________ V70 2.5 Turbo AWD Man. 1999 Red V70 2.5 10V Auto 1998 Green C70 T 20V Auto Conv. 2001 Blue, C70 T5 Auto Conv. 2000 Blue V70 2.5 Turbo AWD Auto 1998 Green, V70 2.5 10V Auto BiFuel 1999 Red (scrapped) V70 20v Auto 1999 Green (scrapped)

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Alpine Senior Member Last Online: Apr 13th, 2024 08:14 Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Leeds	I've managed to buy a second hand sensor off eBay for £12, but before I remove the airbox to get to it, does anyone know what size torx screw holds the sensor in? I want to make sure I have a torx bit big enough before I start doing it. __________________ Phil '98 V70 2.5T (manual '99MY)

Nov 14th, 2021, 20:40	#6
4x4 Premier Member Last Online: Today 16:50 Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: North of Hadrian's Wall & South of Antonine's Wall View Photos By: 4x4	Should be T40 __________________ MY2010 XC90 SE (M66-manual) Magic Blue (467) Sold MY1997 850 GLT (62,000 miles) Silver Sand (419) MY2005 V70 2.5T (66,000 miles) Willow Green (471) Volvo 850 GLT website

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sdg1970 Master Member Last Online: Jan 19th, 2024 17:18 Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Hell	Be careful of the PCV piping in that area when you change it. Mine was virtually directly overhead of the cam sensor and the it's not very moveable. PCV tubing can break easily.

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