Cam sensor failure, put this info in your back pocket.

[TurboBuRick]

Disconnecting the sensor did not help. Well, all I can think of now is fuel system, but why would it only have issues at low revs when cold?

Are you still running EGR?

 

[ross87t]

I can't tell you how you how many of these I thrown in the garbage.

I had heard that which is why I ended up just trying the cap rather than bolting in the entire new sensor/shaft setup. When I looked under the car, the timing mark was there and the measurement was dead-on (1.45" from TDC...25 degrees ATDC), so whoever had installed the cam sensor prior knew what they were doing which lead me to suspect the cap even more. 60 second fix to a really annoying problem.

 

[GW2]

I can't tell you how you how many of these I thrown in the garbage.

Yes I am, Although I have no issue removing it if it could cause this issue, I'm already running without a cat.

 

[jawort0]

Are there multiple vendors offering the LED cam sensor? I just bought one made by Caspers and am wondering if I should not install on my newly rebuilt LC2, not yet installed in car.

Thanks, Joe

 

[GW2]

There are a lot of vendors who offer the cap. I think you mean manufacturers though, and cases is the only one I know of. Cases makes a lot of solid products so no worries there. Check out there website at CASPER'S ELECTRONICS - Quality Automotive Parts and Accessories - Specializing in automotive interconnect and wiring systems

 

[jawort0]

My concerns about the Caspers LED cam sensor is based on TurboBuRick stating he has thrown many away. I am worried these have a high failure rate and am wondering if I should install my new one.

 

[TurboBuRick]

If your car is running fine now, I suggest leaving it alone.

I hate to knock John's product. It's a great concept. I wish I could give a better review but it is what it is. I'm sorry.

 

[hemi8]

I killed 3 cam sensors due to a POS china made "High-Volume" timing cover that I purchased from Full Throttle quite a few years ago. Turns out the cam sensor hole in the cover was drilled slightly "off" causing the cam sensor to not mesh with the cam gear properly. I wondered why it was a bit tough putting the cam sensor in but it didn't click till I saw multiple posts about the same problem. Switched to a TA timing cover and my oil pressure at idle went up 10psi and the cam sensor just falls into place with no effort!!! Now I go out of my way to buy USA made parts where possible, even if it costs 3x as much, its worth it. TA Performance parts for me, top quality company.
Mike