Camshaft position sensor

2003 SUZUKI AERIO
145,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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ONLYTONY
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Car will not start with new camshaft position sensor installed only with the old one.
Nov 9, 2018 at 1:10 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Hi and thanks for using 2CarPros.com

If the new sensor is not working, there is a chance you got a bad part. What I suggest is returning it and getting a replacement to see if it works.

If you have already done that, here are the removal and replacement directions specific to your vehicle. Also, the link I attached shows how it is done in general. See if you missed something. The attached pictures correlate with these directions.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/camshaft-angle-sensor-replacement

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CMP (CAMSHAFT POSITION) SENSOR REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
CMP (Camshaft Position) Sensor Removal and Installation

CAUTION:

Disassembly is prohibited. If anything faulty is found, replace as an assembly unit.

Removal

1) Disconnect CMP sensor coupler.
2) Remove CMP sensor (1) by removing two bolts (2).

Installation

CMP (Camshaft Position) Sensor Inspection
1) Install a new O-ring (2) with engine oil applied to CMP sensor (1).

2) Install CMP sensor (1) to camshaft (3).

Fit the dog of CMP sensor coupling (2) into the slots of camshaft, when installing. The dogs of CMP sensor coupling are offset (A). Therefore, if the dogs can not be fitted into the slots, turn the CMP sensor shaft by 180 degree and try again.

3) Hand tighten CMP sensor (1) bolts (2) temporarily.
4) Connect CMP sensor coupler.

5) Check and adjust ignition timing according to See: Ignition Timing > Component Tests and General Diagnostics > Ignition Timing Inspection and Adjustment Ignition Timing Inspection and Adjustment.
6) Tighten CMP sensor (1) bolts (2) to specified torque.

Tightening torque
CMP sensor bolt (a): 15 Nm (1.5 kgf-m, 11.0 lbf-ft)
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Make sure the dogs fit into the camshaft slots smoothly and securely.

Let me know if this helps or if you have other questions.

Take care,
Joe
Nov 9, 2018 at 6:17 PM