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Old Jan 25, 2009 | 10:12 AM
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my cam position sensor keeps going out on my 2006 ram 4.7 i have replaced 3 in 1month really need help on how to fix i know it is probably not the sensor thanks
 
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Old Jan 25, 2009 | 12:30 PM
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Maybe it's a loose wire on the connector. Everytime you put a new sensor in, you could be pushing the wires for better ontact and then after some driving, they vibrate loose??? Just a thought.
 
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Old Jan 25, 2009 | 12:42 PM
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woo! that's a new one on me, not uncommon for a cam sensor to go, but replacing it generally is the fix.
So, I guess I'll just a stab at it by logically looking at the other components that could effect a cam sensor.
I'd start with wiring and connectors, visually inspect for cracks, splits, breaks or anything that may look suspicious. Test the circuit wiring for continuity.
Since the cam sensor "talks" to both the PCM and the crankshaft position sensor, visually inspecing there wiring and testing them for continuity would probably be a good idea as well.
Although unlikely a fault with the crank sensor or the PCM itself could also effect your cam sensor.
I'm not sure if this helps, but like I say, it's kinda taking everything along the line that would directly effect your cam sensor...
 
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Old Jan 25, 2009 | 01:34 PM
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Timing chain?
 
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Old Jan 25, 2009 | 05:21 PM
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i have looked at the wires evrytime i change it the look ok doesn't seem to be loose in the connector could it be the timing chain it does make a slapping sound has doen it since it had 20000 miles dealer said they heard no noise now it's out of warranty thanks for the help anymore ideas would be greatly appreciated
 
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Old Jan 25, 2009 | 06:29 PM
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I didn't even give timing chain a thought, but yep, good call, can also effect it...
 
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