Camshaft Position Sensor: Description and Operation

3.0L (2V) Engine

The camshaft position sensor (CMP sensor):

- is a variable reluctance sensor triggered by a single vane which is driven by the camshaft.
- provides camshaft position information which is used by the powertrain control module (PCM) for fuel synchronization.

3.0L (4V) Engine

The camshaft position sensor (CMP sensor) is:

- a variable reluctance sensor.
- triggered by the high point mark on the LH exhaust camshaft sprocket.