In this video I'll demonstrate how to replace a camshaft position sensor on a GM 3.8L series 2 V-6. The vehicle featured in this video is a 2001 Pontiac Bonneville. Please verify in your repair manual if this procedure is the same for the GM 3.8L series 2 V-6 you are working on. There may be a few out there that the removal and replacement procedure may be different. Verify that the procedure shown in the video is the same for your vehicle.
Do note: If your vehicle has a diagnostic trouble code or codes pertaining to the camshaft position sensor it will be necessary to erase these codes after the repair. The codes can be erased by disconnecting the negative battery cable from the battery for 10 minutes. (Of coarse if you followed the directions given in the video you would have already disconnected the negative battery cable before beginning the replacement procedure and the codes should be erased by the time the sensor is replaced and the negative cable is reconnected.)
As mentioned in the video, it is recommended to disconnect the negative battery cable before replacing the sensor. **BE SURE YOU HAVE YOUR RADIO CODE BEFORE DISCONNECTING YOUR BATTERY CABLE** (the code should be in your glove compartment in your owners manual or information packet) The radio may not work if this code is not entered into the radio after the battery has been disconnected. Locate the code and be sure you have it before going forward with repairs.
Of course, you will need to reconnect the negative battery cable end after the sensor is replaced. (I'm sure you would have figured that out) :)
Also: Its not a bad idea to rotate the engine and verify the trigger or magnet is not missing from the cam sprocket. On some vehicles the trigger or magnet can fall out. You'll need a mirror and a flash light to verify this. Repair as needed. This video does not go into this as it is not the purpose of the video.
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