Common Symptoms
- Check Engine Light illuminated
- Rough idle or engine stumbling
- Hard starting or extended cranking
- Poor fuel economy
- Engine may stall or hesitate during acceleration
- Reduced engine performance
Most Likely Root Causes
- Faulty camshaft position sensor on Bank 2
- Damaged or corroded wiring harness to camshaft position sensor
- Poor electrical connection at sensor connector
- Shorted sensor circuit to ground
- Failed engine control module in rare cases
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Component Location
The Bank 2 camshaft position sensor is typically mounted on the cylinder head near the camshaft at the rear of the engine on the side opposite cylinder 1.
Manufacturer Notes
Some manufacturers use magnetic or Hall-effect type sensors which have different failure modes and diagnostic approaches.
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