Car cranks wont start, had code for camshaft sensor... cant locate it on the engine t
09-30-2015, 05:10 AM
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Car cranks wont start, had code for camshaft sensor... cant locate it on the engine t
Can any one point me in the right direction as to where this sensor, either one is located. I cant find them I have the factory service manual and still cant find the actual sensors, and yes ive removed the air filter housing and looked where they should be but still not seeing them.....
10-04-2015, 10:00 AM
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i replaced both sensors and pulled and wiped off the exhaust sensors located next to each of these camshaft sensors..... car still will crank but will not start.... what am i missing? does something need to be reset?
10-04-2015, 11:10 AM
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How/when did the problem start? If you have not done it already I would check all the underhood and underdash fuses very closely. Especially anything engine, sensor or ecu related. You would be surprised how many fuses will prevent the vehicle from starting.
The fact that it cranks probably means the starter is working nothing else. The code for camshaft sensor may be generated due to a seperate issue and may be throwing you off. I would not trust it 100%.
The fact that it cranks probably means the starter is working nothing else. The code for camshaft sensor may be generated due to a seperate issue and may be throwing you off. I would not trust it 100%.
10-04-2015, 11:32 AM
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ok thanks.... week or so ago/check engine light came on .... autozone read code.... camshaft sensor.... i don't understand why have a friggin code if that isn't the issue might just as well not have a GD code! What separate issue ?
10-04-2015, 11:37 AM
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was hard to start had a knocking sound but ran fine once started.... then got home ...parked it... went out to start again and nothing.... no crank no start nothing checked ... found + batt terminal moved so replaced battery... now cranks but wont start and already replaced both camshaft position sensors. never should have traded my 6th gen in.... this thing is a pile... already replaced both front wheel bearings! now this! what a pile!
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10-04-2015, 07:26 PM
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Sometimes I wish that i did not trade my 4th gen for the 7th. The vehicles are getting more complicated and difficult to trouble shoot on our own. Codes are generally helpful but if there is no power to the sensors for example the ECU may tell you that the sensors are faulty even though they are fine. Which code did you get?
I see you have the FSM, EC section, so at least you have something to help you.
http://www.nicoclub.com/FSM/Maxima/2009/
I'm no expert, just trying to help, good luck! And like I said check the fuses.
I see you have the FSM, EC section, so at least you have something to help you.
http://www.nicoclub.com/FSM/Maxima/2009/
I'm no expert, just trying to help, good luck! And like I said check the fuses.
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04-29-2020, 12:48 AM
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Hopeful help
I have a 96 Maxima I had the same problem you also have 2 crank sensors one on front and one at the rear where the engine and transmission buckle on the front side on a 3.0 I changed the rear sensor and it cranked and started and haven't had any more problems hope this helps
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