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Old 11-15-2015, 02:18 PM
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Cam Sensor, is it easy to change '02 Maxima?

Hi. I took my car to meineke to get the struts fixed. They said that my cam sensor needs to be replaced, but it would be $300 to fix it. Is this something I can do myself with no experience in fixing a car? It's there a guide where I can locate the came sensor? Thanks!
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How did they determine your cam sensor was bad? SES light was on?
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Old 11-15-2015, 02:33 PM
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How did they determine your cam sensor was bad? SES light was on?
Yeah, it has been on for a bit. I had a feeling it was it, but they confirmed it.
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Originally Posted by kingkai1990
Hi. I took my car to meineke to get the struts fixed. They said that my cam sensor needs to be replaced, but it would be $300 to fix it. Is this something I can do myself with no experience in fixing a car? It's there a guide where I can locate the came sensor? Thanks!
Yes, it's easy to replace.
You did not say what year you car is; in either case, download yourself the proper FSM from here: http://boredmder.com/FSMs/Nissan/Maxima/ . The camshaft sensor is located on the passenger side, on the chain cover. The EC section of the FSM shows its location in more detail, see page EC-21 (of the FSM for 2000 Maxima).
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Old 11-15-2015, 03:36 PM
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Yes, it's easy to replace.
You did not say what year you car is; in either case, download yourself the proper FSM from here: http://boredmder.com/FSMs/Nissan/Maxima/ . The camshaft sensor is located on the passenger side, on the chain cover. The EC section of the FSM shows its location in more detail, see page EC-21 (of the FSM for 2000 Maxima).
Sorry, 2002 Nissan Maxima SE.
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Old 11-15-2015, 03:38 PM
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Originally Posted by maxiiiboy
Yes, it's easy to replace.
You did not say what year you car is; in either case, download yourself the proper FSM from here: http://boredmder.com/FSMs/Nissan/Maxima/ . The camshaft sensor is located on the passenger side, on the chain cover. The EC section of the FSM shows its location in more detail, see page EC-21 (of the FSM for 2000 Maxima).
Nice.....thanks
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No, there's two cam sensors and both are on the driver's side of the heads.

Never trust mechanics unless you have a reason to. Get the code checked yourself and make sure that's what it is. 300 for a cam sensor is highway robbery.

Replace both.

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Old 11-17-2015, 08:07 AM
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Originally Posted by Child_uv_KoRn
No, there's two cam sensors and both are on the driver's side of the heads.

Never trust mechanics unless you have a reason to. Get the code checked yourself and make sure that's what it is. 300 for a cam sensor is highway robbery.

Replace both.
What's the price about. Should i get oem? Or can I go to Amazon?
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What's the price about. Should i get oem? Or can I go to Amazon?
I've personally used cam sensors from napa before and they're good.

I wouldn't even bother with junkozone.

If you can get oem cheap, sure.
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