Camshaft position sensor replacement on 2000 Mitsubishi galant 3.0

This video may help ... the sensor is underneath the timing belt cover so it is a bit involved to get to ....
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RHMe3S7RQ68

If I recall correctly, the '94 2.4L does not have a crankshaft sensor. The timing is handled by
a) correct alignment of the timing belt; and
b) the camshaft sensor on the end of the engine, above the gearbox.

I have no experience of the V6 models.

Your 1999 Mitsubishi Diamante is a 3.5L MFI SOHC 6cyl engine.
MFI = multi-port fuel injection
SOHC = single overhead camshaft
This answer covers Mitsubishi Diamante1.8L, 2.4L, 3.0L (SOHC and DOHC), 3.5L, and 1997-2000 1.5L Engines.

2.4L engine shown, others similar.

Fig.1 - CKP position and its two mounting bolts


In Fig. 1, the two arrows point to the CKP (crankshaft position sensor) mounting bolts to remove. 2.4L engine shown.

Fig.2 - CKP reluctor removal

Remove the sensor and slide the reluctor wheel off of the crankshaft-2.4L engine shown.

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the timing belt.
3. Unplug the sensor connector.
4. Unfasten the two retaining bolts, then remove the CKP sensor from the vehicle.
5. Installation is the reverse of the removal procedure.

Reference: Autozone online repair guide: Mitsubishi Galant/Mirage/Diamante 1990-2000, at
www.autozone.com

Fig.3 - photo - new 99Diamante CKP, a Wells part #SU4313

go on line type in camshaft position sensor and open up the utube film of where it is and how to do it. Normally position sensors are not near the distributor as they have a specific setting and read the cam position to adjust the variable valve solenoid .

the camshaft position sensor is located behind the harmonice balancer remove balancer and timing cover once removed you will see it u will also have to remove the crank gear and timing belt be sure to reset the timing or mark the gears before removal hope this helps

Probably behind the camshaft sproket. Do you see any wireing going into the timeing cover? how hard is it to remove the top timeing cover & have a look should only be a few bolts

Right here....

Check your timing marks , you may have jump the tooth on a timing belt.

on the 4 cylinder it looks like the side of the cylinder head opposite the timing belt side

coil pack has failed change it.