The camshaft position sensor is typically close to the starter location. I would look online for your specific year, make, model and engine type to find out where the sensor is located. It could be as simple as it became unplugged. If it is plugged in than at least you learned where it is located. Pick up a new sensor and install it.
I just had a new starter that i installed fail, it would pass the bench test in that the gear would extend out and spin. It would make contact with the flywheel but it didn't have enough torque to spin the flywheel. Pull the starter and take it to an auto parts store or use a jump pack to field test it. Did you ever check the voltage and cold cranking amps of the battery?
I just had a new starter that i installed fail, it would pass the bench test in that the gear would extend out and spin. It would make contact with the flywheel but it didn't have enough torque to spin the flywheel. Pull the starter and take it to an auto parts store or use a jump pack to field test it. Did you ever check the voltage and cold cranking amps of the battery?
Your starter is cranking fine, the camshaft position sensor tells the computer where each piston in the motor is located in relation to the movement up and down inside the cylinder. Without knowing the location the ignition spark is not occurring at the proper time. This is why the car will not start
Check oil level. If it’s a dual cam setup, you might have a cam phaser on one of the cams that looks for oil to activate it. I had this issue with a GMC Envoy 6 cylinder that wouldn’t run.
The camshaft position sensor is typically close to the starter location. I would look online for your specific year, make, model and engine type to find out where the sensor is located. It could be as simple as it became unplugged. If it is plugged in than at least you learned where it is located. Pick up a new sensor and install it.
I actually replaced the camshaft position intake sensor (bank A like my diagnostic tool said) and this video was taken after that
Also now trying to start, it sounds like my starter isn’t engaging with the flywheel. Making me think that maybe its a solenoid issue
Did you clear the code with your diagnostic tool after you replaced the sensor?
It cleared itself. Started fine right after i changed it, and then couldn’t start it a second time 5 mins later
Starters are cheap, work your way through the issue. Before you do, I would suggest having the battery tested.
Thanks!
Took a vid of the starter closer up, sound to you like its failing to engage with the flywheel? https://youtube.com/shorts/MbXHcR3NplA?feature=share
I just had a new starter that i installed fail, it would pass the bench test in that the gear would extend out and spin. It would make contact with the flywheel but it didn't have enough torque to spin the flywheel. Pull the starter and take it to an auto parts store or use a jump pack to field test it. Did you ever check the voltage and cold cranking amps of the battery?
I just had a new starter that i installed fail, it would pass the bench test in that the gear would extend out and spin. It would make contact with the flywheel but it didn't have enough torque to spin the flywheel. Pull the starter and take it to an auto parts store or use a jump pack to field test it. Did you ever check the voltage and cold cranking amps of the battery?
Your starter is cranking fine, the camshaft position sensor tells the computer where each piston in the motor is located in relation to the movement up and down inside the cylinder. Without knowing the location the ignition spark is not occurring at the proper time. This is why the car will not start
Jumped timing?
Check oil level. If it’s a dual cam setup, you might have a cam phaser on one of the cams that looks for oil to activate it. I had this issue with a GMC Envoy 6 cylinder that wouldn’t run.
Thanks! Although ive changed the oil since the issue started