Car listed above SE model shut off when I was driving. a code popped up saying it was the cam shaft sensor. where is that located on the motor?
Dec 4, 2019 at 2:40 PM
Engine shut off while driving
1999 FORD CONTOUR
STACY POPLE
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Hi,
If you look at picture 1, I circled the cam sensor. Here are the directions for replacement. The additional pictures correlate with the directions for removal and replacement.
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1999 Ford Contour L4-122 2.0L DOHC VIN 3 SFI
Procedures
Vehicle Powertrain Management Sensors and Switches - Powertrain Management Sensors and Switches - Computers and Control Systems Camshaft Position Sensor Service and Repair Procedures
PROCEDURES
REMOVAL
pic 2
1. Remove the air conditioning hose retaining nut.
pic 3
2. Remove the power assisted steering hose retaining nut.
pic 4
3. Remove the coolant hose retaining studs.
pic 5
4. Remove the dipstick tube and lifting eye retaining bolts.
pic 6
5. Remove the dipstick.
pic 7
6. Remove the exhaust manifold heat shield.
pic 8
7. Disconnect the Camshaft Position (CMP) sensor electrical connector.
pic 9
8. Remove the CMP sensor.
INSTALLATION
pic 10
1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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Let me know if this helps or if you have other questions.
Take care,
Joe
If you look at picture 1, I circled the cam sensor. Here are the directions for replacement. The additional pictures correlate with the directions for removal and replacement.
________________________________
1999 Ford Contour L4-122 2.0L DOHC VIN 3 SFI
Procedures
Vehicle Powertrain Management Sensors and Switches - Powertrain Management Sensors and Switches - Computers and Control Systems Camshaft Position Sensor Service and Repair Procedures
PROCEDURES
REMOVAL
pic 2
1. Remove the air conditioning hose retaining nut.
pic 3
2. Remove the power assisted steering hose retaining nut.
pic 4
3. Remove the coolant hose retaining studs.
pic 5
4. Remove the dipstick tube and lifting eye retaining bolts.
pic 6
5. Remove the dipstick.
pic 7
6. Remove the exhaust manifold heat shield.
pic 8
7. Disconnect the Camshaft Position (CMP) sensor electrical connector.
pic 9
8. Remove the CMP sensor.
INSTALLATION
pic 10
1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
_________________________________________
Let me know if this helps or if you have other questions.
Take care,
Joe
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Dec 4, 2019 at 8:27 PM