Campaign - Camshaft Position Sensor Replacement
01 06 08June 19, 2006
2012328
Vehicles Affected
Condition
Vehicle must meet ALL of the following criteria.
1. Procedure is valid only for vehicles that show the IP code in the OTIS View Campaign inquiry screen on the day of repair.
2. Vehicle must be within the Limited New Vehicle Warranty.
3. Procedure must be performed within the allotted time frame stated in this Technical Service Bulletin.
Procedure must also be performed on applicable vehicles in Dealer inventory.
This Required Vehicle Update (RVU) has been proactively released to prevent the following condition from occurring in the vehicle.
This Technical Bulletin is in effect for 15 months from date of publication as listed above. After that date, this Technical Service Bulletin will expire and no longer be in effect.
Possible DTC's or MIL light on with Bank 2 Cam position (CMP) sensor 2 - G163 and Cam position (CMP) sensor 4 - G301 DTC's shown in address word 01.
DTC's that are found in the ECM fault memory that are not listed above should be addressed separately and DTC erasing and readiness code setting cannot be claimed under this action.
Technical Background
During the engine starting phase electrical current near the engine wiring harness can create electrical interference to the Bank 2 Cam position sensors G163 and G301. The electrical interference only effects Bank 2 Cam position sensors G163 and G301.
Production Solution
Electrical filter installed in Bank2 Cam position sensors G163 and G301.
Service
- Remove air guide hose between Bank 2 air filter housing and throttle body for access to G301 Cam position sensor.
- Replace Bank 2 Cam position sensors G163 and G301 (refer to ElsaWeb for repair instructions).
- Lubricate Cam position sensors 0-rings with engine oil.
- Insert Cam position sensors into the ladder frame hole until 0-ring makes contact with the ladder frame, push sensor into hole while rotating slightly until seated.
- Torque sensors bolts to 9 Nm.
- Clean any residual oil from Bank 2 cylinder head area.
- Check and clear ECM DTC's that are related to the Bank 2 Cam position sensors.
Warranty
Required Parts and Tools
Additional Information
All part and service references provided in this TSB are subject to change and/or removal. Always check with your Parts Dept and service manuals for the latest information.