2006-11-22 05:15:18 · 6 answers · asked by niki812000 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Most cars these days use sequential fuel injection systems that fire the injectors when the intake valve opens. The camshaft is part of the system that opens the valves, and the camshaft position sensor (the cam sensor's full, formal name) either tells the computer which valve is about to open, or it marks when the first cylinder fires and the computer keeps track of the cylinders in between times the cam sensor signals to it.
2006-11-22 10:05:45 · answer #1 · answered by Mad Scientist Matt 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It most likely senses what position the cams are in.
A camshaft is a pipe that rotates in your engine. It has a bunch of lobes on it that push down on the valves to open and close them as the rod rotates around.
2006-11-22 05:17:44 · answer #2 · answered by Louis G 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sends information to the computer as to the position of the cam. If you want more information E-mail me.
2006-11-22 05:19:27 · answer #3 · answered by gearnofear 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A CAM SENSOR IS AN ELECTRICAL DEVICE THAT MEASURES THE POSITION OF THE CAMSHAFT FOR TRIGGERING IGNITION OR FUEL INJECTIONSYSTEMS AT THE PROPER TIME
2006-11-22 05:24:26 · answer #4 · answered by John K 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it tells your PCM, thats your computer, where the cam is at all times. i'm not sure if the PCM can retard the cam or not.
2006-11-22 05:16:55 · answer #5 · answered by JimL 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes
2006-11-22 05:18:18 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋