K20a2 cam sensor replace? - 2004 Acura RSX

Throwing any codes? Crank sensor working? The cam and crank sensors typically work together to adjust timing.

it is located on the timing cover at the top. there is a plug connected to the sensor, its usually a 90 degree connector. there is also a magnet that is attached to the cam gear that sometime breaks off causing a cam sensor code to be set. with the cam sensor out using a mirror look into the hole and turn the engine over checking to see if the magnet is still fastened to the cam gear. the only way to replace this magnet is to replace the cam gear. in which case replace the timing gears and chain at the same time. the timing cover must come off.

all engines, its in one of 3 places. so........ easter egg time.....again,.
why>? the ECU reports it bad, why wonder??????
the engine parts are all displayed at honda.
why not look there.
here. 9 sub models of civic, more actualy, sedan, coupe etc..
and ex, to gx. bla bal

i pick sedan LX (wild guess)
wonderment. 101
case in point ID #14

http://www.hondapartsunlimited.com/honda/civic-sedan/37500plc015/?year=2002&trim=lx&engine=4-speed-automatic&group=engine&subgroup=oil-pump-oil-strainer&part_name=sensor-assy-crank


so , you answer all those questions there.
and get sensor
Crank sensor search there works
and can be different spot with different engine.

gen 7 car
K series engines began that year.

• (03+) 01+ K20A Integra TYPE-R; Civic TYPE-R; Accord Euro R (Japan)
• 02-04 K20A2 RSX Type S (America)
• 01+ K20A3 Integra IS (Japan)
• 01+ K20A3 RSX Base, Civic Si (America)
• 03+ K20B 2.0l VTEC-i, Stream 4WD (Japan)
• 03+ K24A Accord; Accord Wagon (Japan)
• 03+ K24A2 TSX 200 (America)
• (03+) 02+ K24A3 CRV; Element; Accord
• (03-05) K24A4 2.4L VTEC-i Honda Accord

as you can see we;'d NEVER guess the engine. ever.
open hood (USA) look up see EPA sticker it TELLS which of above you have.
bingo?

why not post symptoms so we cans stop the guessing game.
why>?

replace crank senser, first, always replace together, also chk some time double cam motores have to cam sensers.

I would go and but a cam sensor from the dealer. Aftermarket cam sensors can be slightly irregular. I had this happen to me with an aftermarket ABS sensor on a chevy. The whole problem was a gap difference equal to two sheets of paper. Whats happening is there is an open circuit in your old sensor that causes the check engine light but the new one has a good circuit but bad reading. I would say that is your problem.

sounds ike it could be the Crank sensor, do you have the OBDII code off hand?

cam sensor is only half of the cam circuit, the other half of the cam circuit is the magnet on the timing chain. the cam sensor reads from the magnet every time the engine completes a revolution,
what happens is the magnet on the chain will break into smaller piece which makes the sensor harder to read every time the engine make a complete revolution.
most likely you'll need to replace the timing chain to fix this.

On my 02 Excursion with the 7.3L Diesel, the Cam Position Sensor is located at the front bottom of the engine on the passengers side. There is one electrical pigtail plug that is attached and one bolt holds the sensor in position. It may be located in a similar location on your 05 Ex. I do not know where the crank sensor is located. I hope this helps.

the crankshaft sensor needs to be replaced.you could have purchased a faulty sensor,

Have the exact problem. Replaced cam sensor and timing belt. Still happens intermittently. code is p0344.