Circuit Description
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Toyota Highlander. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Camshaft Position (CMP) sensor is a pick-up coil mounted in outer corner of left cylinder head, just below valve cover. A one-tooth signal plate is mounted on the intake camshaft. DTC is set when either no cranking or engine running signal is received by ECM from CMP sensor. Possible causes are:
- CMP sensor circuit is open or shorted.
- Defective CMP sensor.
- Defective signal plate.
- Defective ECM.