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F-150
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Camshaft Sensor
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Code P0012, where is the Camshaft Position Sensor Bank 1 located?
2016 FORD F-150
70,000 MILES • 5.0L • V8 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
GREGSAINTS
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Code P0012, I'll start with the sensor as my first step but I can't find where this is located?
Apr 21, 2021 at 6:21 PM
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ASEMASTER6371
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Good morning,
The code is for cam sensor 1 bank 1. That is on the back of the passenger side of the motor, the outer sensor.
https://www.2carpros.com/articles/camshaft-angle-sensor-replacement
I attached the possibilities and the procedure for you below.
Roy
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Apr 22, 2021 at 2:32 AM
GREGSAINTS
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Thank you for your reply! Excuse my ignorance but can you circle the one I should be removing? thanks in advanced.
Apr 22, 2021 at 1:49 PM
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ASEMASTER6371
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You are welcome.
I attached the picture and circled the sensor. Click to enlarged the image.
Roy
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Apr 22, 2021 at 1:55 PM
MJR346
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Usually when we get that code, it's not the sensor as it's the camshaft phaser not staying in place commanded.
Sep 14, 2023 at 7:48 PM