parts reader said it was a cam shaft sensor

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AWIRICK
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i have a mazda that shut off running 65 miles an hr and the parts reader said it was a cam shaft sensor can it be done at home easy or does it need to be taken in. was driving it shut off parts reader said a cam shaft sensor want to know if it can be done easy at home or if it needs to go in
Feb 15, 2012 at 3:32 PM
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ASEMASTER6371
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first of all, a cam sensor will not cause this issue. a code never identifies a bad part, just a failed system.

you need to have the fuel pressure checked, spark checked as well as the compression. start at basics before throwing parts at it.

Roy
Feb 15, 2012 at 5:05 PM