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HOMESERVICE MANUALSTOYOTA1996CAMRY SE, 2D COUPEREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISENGINE PERFORMANCESYSTEMENGINE CONTROLS - BASIC TESTING - 3.0LIGNITION CHECKS (DISTRIBUTORLESS IGNITION SYSTEM)CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR
1996 Toyota Camry SE, 2D Coupe
Camshaft Position Sensor
1996 Toyota Camry SE, 2D CoupeSECTION Camshaft Position Sensor
- 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 | ||||
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.