Circuit Description
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Lexus LX 470. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
CMP sensor is a pick-up coil mounted to outer corner of left cylinder head, just below valve cover. A one tooth signal plate is mounted to outer 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 camshaft timing pulley.
- Defective ECM.