Camshaft Position Sensor

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 1996 Toyota Avalon. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Disconnect electrical connector from camshaft position sensor, located on rear of front (radiator side) cylinder head, just below valve cover. See Fig 1. Using ohmmeter, check resistance between electrical terminals on camshaft position sensor.
Replace camshaft position sensor if resistance is not within specification. See CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR RESISTANCE table. Reinstall electrical connector on camshaft position sensor.

CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR RESISTANCE

Application

Ohms

Cold ⁽¹⁾

835-1400

Hot ⁽²⁾

1060-1645

⁽¹⁾	Cold is with temperature of 14-122°F (-10-50°C).

⁽²⁾	Hot is with temperature of 122-212°F (50-100°C).

Fig 1: Identifying & Checking Camshaft Position Sensor