The recent addition of 31 camshaft and crankshaft sensors is a result of Cambiare’s commitment to research and development.
Sensors provide calculable data that signals the ECU to trigger or inhibit fuel injection and ignition relative to the engine’s operating conditions.
Both camshaft and crankshaft sensors can be used in tandem to monitor the relationship between the pistons and valves in the engine – this is particularly crucial in variable valve timing engines.
Camshaft sensor
Located in the cylinder head to monitor the position of the camshaft, camshaft sensors allow the correct timing of ignition.
Crankshaft sensor
The crankshaft sensor detects the position of the crankshaft and allows the ECU to calculate its position, relative to the engine pistons.
The same sensor can be found in multiple locations in the engine, including the crank pulley, flywheel and camshaft.
Why camshaft and crankshaft sensors fail
When the sensor fails, it stops transmitting the signal which contains the vital data for the ignition and other parts in the system.
This can cause faults such as the engine idling erratically, starting failure, poor starting or flat acceleration.
If the engine is revved up when it has a bad or faulty sensor, it may cause misfiring, excessive engine vibration or backfiring.
Possible causes for failure can be from exposure to extreme heat, oil or dirt ingress from a failing seal, resulting in damage to a wire connector and/or the sensor element.
Contact your local motor factor for more information about Cambiare’s range.