Stabbing a Ford Cam Sensor without the special tool.
This being the only time I will probably ever stab one of these, I just could not justify the cost of the special tool. Knowing it was essentially a distributor that told the PCM when the engine was at top dead center, I used a little common sense and another Ford, that uses the same sensor, to verify.
FordRangerCamSyncHowTo
Replacing the Camshaft Synchronizer and Positioning Sensor on a 99 Ford Ranger 3.0 engine. Tools needed: 1/4 drive Ratchet, 1/4 drive 6" extension, 1/4 drive 5.5mm socket or 7/32 socket, 10mm socket, flashlight, and some fresh engine oil (same kind you have in your engine), and some wrags or papertowels.
Time to do the job, about 30 minutes..
Costs: Motorcraft Cam Sync from RockAuto $97, Delphi Cam Positioning Sensor from NAPA for $39, OR Take it to a Dealership and pay $300 or more!!
I would like to thank RockAuto.com, NAPA, and all the helpful people on the following forums: FordRangerForum.com, RangerForum.net, Ranger-Forums.com, and RangerPowerSports.com.
Please visit my site at www.gcextreme.com/FordRanger/
I am Glenn Cox, aka GCEXTREME.
Thank You.
How to Test Crankshaft and Camshaft sensors 1
How to Test Crankshaft and Camshaft sensors 1
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Shows the operation and testing procedures of automotive cam and crk sensors, which supply the ECM with engine camshaft and crankshaft position. These two signals are essential for the engine to run. (note: We allow all schools and training institutions to use our software free of charge, so long as it is not sold to others. You're encouraged to download our free automotive simulation software for more information.
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Check Engine Light and Cam Sensor - AutoZone Car Care
http://www.autozone.com/autozone/accessories/Tools-Garage-and-Equipment/Code-Reader/_/N-25iq In the third installment of the AutoZone Complete Car Care - Check Engine Light Series, Bruce Bonebrake shows you how to troubleshoot the Camshaft Position Sensor. Learn how to use this information to diagnose and target the cause of your vehicle's check engine light warning.
Ford Taurus Cam Sensor Problems
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This is a common problem on Ford systems that use this style of camshaft sensor. In particular the 3.0 and 3.8L engines.
Ford ranger finally turns over
My Ford Ranger was dead for a weak, and was driving me crazy. Eventually I found out it was the crank sensor that went bad, and caused the truck to die on me. While trying to remove it, it broke off, with the mount .. So i had to fab up a mount for the new cps. Just had to put a video up , truck even runs smoother now with new coil packs - wires - plugs - ecu - cps and cam position senor.. next is the shackles, and the fuel pump .. Truck has 180k.
Ford's Crank Sensor Double Wammy
Ford's Crank Sensor Double Wammy
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Automotive Robo Tech was called to a garage, with a no start condition on a 2007 Ford Taurus, with a 3.0 Liter engine. The car died on the road and was towed in.. The shop tested out the vehicle, and found that every time the ECM harness was moved by the crank sensor, the engine would start. This prompted the garage to replace the crank sensor.
The vehicle started and ran, but after a short drive the vehicle would cut out again. By moving the ECM harness near the crank sensor, the vehicle restarted. At this point the shop decided to replace the crank sensor connector. After the connector was wired in place, the vehicle no longer started. There was a strong possibility that the ECM harness finally went south. The shop tried to locate the harness problem, but nothing panned out.
Upon arrival, the tech working on the vehicle verified the complaint by showing me no spark at the spark plug tester, and no injector operation at the Noid light. At this point, I decided to hook up my multi channel scope to sweep the harness and make sure all the powers and grounds were fine. In order for an ECM to trigger the coils, it will need Battery, Ignition, and Ground feed. This will be followed by a Crank and Cam signal input, and if all is well the ECM will initiate spark.
When I swept the harness, I discovered a lack of 5 Volt reference output from the ECM. This indicated either a bad ECM, or the possibility of a shorted 5 Volt reference line. I checked the 5 Volt reference line first, and discovered that it was indeed shorted to ground. With a shorted 5 Volt reference, most Ford systems will .....
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Finding Top Dead Center (TDC) Teaching Lesson - Most Engines!
This video focuses on how to find TDC on any 4-stroke engine. That should be most car engines. All you need to do is find which cylinder is number 1 and do the following procedures for that cylinder. I am simply a medical student/Anatomy professor who just has an interest in cars and making videos. Check out my Human Anatomy and Physiology Videos under my other username: ProfRoofs
CAM or Camshaft Position Sensor Testing
CAM or Camshaft Position Sensor Testing
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The CAM sensor or camshaft position sensor's role is to signal the ECM the camshaft position. The crank and cam sensor operate in sync with each other. Without the CAM sensor the vehicle may not even start and cause hard starting. The CAM sensor is mostly used to determine which injector to fire in a sequential system and for COP or coil on-plug ignition systems coil firing event.
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1999 Ford Ranger engine squeak/rattle
My old '99 Ranger which had around 115K miles on it. Don't own the truck anymore but if you have a remedy for this problem, would be glad to know, especially for future reference!!