2G Cam Shaft sensor

[syrushcw]

Alright I have a 98 GSX assuming it came with stock engine. So I ordered this 96-99 camshaft sensor I assumed the pic was wrong since when you click on the picture for the bigger version that's what mine looks like. So I'm guessing I need this one What does the 96-99 sensor do, I haven't seen one like that before because now I just have one laying around.

 

[Boosted_Curse2]

your first picture is the cam sensor, i had to replace mine in my car. the second picture looks like a crank sensor to me. I could be wrong, i havn't dealt with anything other than my 97 when it comes to sensors.

 

[syrushcw]

The 2nd one is camshaft that goes behind the intake cam gear

 

[Timechg]

On a 98 you don't have a cam sensor that goes on the back of the intake cam. That is only reserved for 95-96 4g63 motors. The 95-96 motors have a crankshaft position sensor and a cam shaft position sensor on the timing side. 97-99 motors have the cam sensor opposite the timing side like the 1st generation 4g63 engines have. Hopefully that helps.

 

[syrushcw]

So I'm guessing one of the previous owners did an engine swap since I do have the cam sensor behind the intake came, does that mean it has a different ECU in it? Because I see its a different choice for DSMLink.

 

[syrushcw]

Can someone post a picture of there 97-99 Cam sensor?

 

[Timechg]

Here is a picture I found off google. From this website http://members.shaw.ca/dsm.1000q/Engineprimer/2G/cas.htm (maybe a member on this forum, dunno but it's good to cite sources).

 

[syrushcw]

Thats a 7 bolt? Mine looks like this and only has the o2 sensor plug there.

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Now I'm really confused

 

[snowborder714]

If you don't have a sensor there (like timechg posted or the one below), then you most likely have a '95-'96 engine and your sensor is on the timing belt side towards the firewall on your intake cam.

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[syrushcw]

Damn now I have to go and double check everything in chitlon because I assumed I had stock engine in my car.

 

[Timechg]

I think you have a 95-96 motor in there. On the timing side where the cam sensor/crank sensor are plugged in you might want to see if the wiring harness was modified. Otherwise someone might have rewired the engine completely with the 95-96 harness. For the 95-96 cam sensor change you will have to remove the timing belt. Hopefully you can sort the issue out.

 

[raybone408]

Can you post a pic of where the camshaft sensor is located? I need to replace mine and I am having a hard time finding it. Thanks.

Can you please post a pic of where the camshaft sensor is located? I need to replace mine and I am having a hard time finding it. thanks.

 

[19Eclipse90]

For a '95-'96, look at the intake cam gear on the top head pictured below. The sensor is the thing with the wires running from it:

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For '97+, see post #7.