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Fuel System

Camshaft Position Sensor (CMPS) Description and Operation

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General Information — 15Maintenance — 7Engine Mechanical System — 84Engine Electrical System — 49Emission Control System — 22Fuel System — 95Clutch System — 28Manual Transmission — 21Dual Clutch Transmission (DCT) System — 47Drive Shaft and Axle — 20Suspension System — 36Steering — 23Restraints — 39Brake System — 54Body (Interior and Exterior) — 209Body Electrical System — 254Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning — 56
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Description

The Camshaft Position Sensor (CMPS) is a Hall sensor and detects the camshaft position using a Hall element. It works in conjunction with the Crankshaft Position Sensor (CKPS) and determines the piston position of each cylinder, which the CKPS system cannot detect. The CMPS is installed on the cylinder head cover and uses a target wheel installed on the camshaft. As the target wheel passes the Hall sensor, the magnetic field in the sensor changes. The sensor then switches the signal, which creates a square wave.

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