Camshaft Position Sensor Circuit Malfunction?

Believe me, it may seem a little intimidating at first, but if you can get Cyl #1 at 26 degrees after TDC as and make the mark on the crank pulley as described in Step 2, you will be successful.

The article does not mention, however, that the 26 degrees A-TDC needs to be on the COMPRESSION stroke, not the exhaust stroke. If you get your crank on the exhaust stroke, you'll get the code again. Be sure you are on the compression stroke.

I've done this on several Ford V-6 engines and the procedure is flawless!!

However, similarily, I've encountered the CMP sensor completely destroyed as well, causing the fault code. This sometimes requires removal of the CMP shaft assembly if the little rotating tab is damaged (where the plasitc CMP sensor actually sits on).

You'll need to move a few items from the immediate area (power steering hoses, serp belt, etc) to gain access to the CMP sensor, but with a little patience, the process is straight-forward.

What happened to step two and the article?

Here are the complete instructions on ow to replace the camshaft angle sensor. Check out the images (below). Please let us know if you need anything else to get the problem fixed.

Was wondering. Wouldn't it be simpler to use the alignment tool on the old unit, bumping or turning the engine until you could line it up with the tool? Then remove the unit and use the tool on the new one to reinstall. Rather than trying to find 27 degrees after TDC?

Yep, you are correct, it is easier to proceed with the alignment before the removal of the old unit. Just make sure the alignment is still okay with the new part. You may need to move the oil pump drive rod slightly FYI.

Okay. On oil pump drive rod, in the past with distributor rigs I've taken an old distributor apart, removed the drive shaft, and modifying it so as to be able to use the oil pump socket on its end to reposition the oil pump drive rod. Would this be able to be done with the old CMP shaft assembly?

Yes, a lot of people do just that. You can disable the CMP and use the drive rod as an alignment tool.

Thanks muchly