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indy4192
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Sep 15, 2009, 7:38 AM

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1998 Ford Taurus Stationwagon
128000
3.0/6cylinder

I had to replace my cam shaft sensor, can someone explain what that does and would it effect the firing of the spark plugs at all?


Hammer Time
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Sep 15, 2009, 8:08 AM

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The cam sensor provide the reference signal for the fuel injector timing. It synchronizes the injectors with the ignition. Timing on that sensor is critical.



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indy4192
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Sep 15, 2009, 8:59 AM

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So you could be having multiple misfires if you cam shaft sensor is bad?


Hammer Time
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Sep 15, 2009, 9:59 AM

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Yes, it could but it usually doesn't.



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