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Camshaft Position Sensor

The Camshaft Position (CMP) sensor senses the TDC point of cylinder No. 1 in its compression stroke. This signal is fed to the ECM to determine fuel injector sequence starting point. See CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR LOCATIONS  table.

CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR LOCATIONS

Model Location
Accent, Elantra & Tiburon 2.0L Between Ignition Coil & Valve Cover.
Santa Fe 2.4L & Sonata 2.4L Between Upper Radiator Hose & Valve Cover
Santa Fe 2.7L, Sonata 2.7L & Tiburon 2.7L Near Thermostat Housing
Santa Fe 3.5L (1)
XG350 Near Left Timing Belt Sprocket
(1) For information on Santa Fe with 3.5L, refer to FUEL SYSTEM (3.5L) article.