1998 S70: No spark Camshaft position sensor cable shows 12 ...

Possible causes

• Faulty Camshaft Position Sensor
• Camshaft Position Sensor harness is open or shorted
• Camshaft Position Sensor circuit poor electrical connection
• Faulty starter motor
• Starting system circuit
• Dead (Weak) battery

At the rear of the cylinder head on the exhaust side camshaft.

Sounds like a bad crank position sensor or a bad camshaft position sensor.... If the sensors can't tell the ecm where the position the crankshaft or camshaft is, the ecm won't know when to send a spark. So the ecm won't send any spark.

Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor

• 3.0L (VIN S) ENGINE
• 3.0L (VIN U, 2) ENGINES

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3.0L (VIN S) Engine

Front of the engine attached to the forward cylinder head.

3.0L (VIN U, 2) Engines

Ford Sable, Taurus 2000-05
Camshaft Position Sensor

• DESCRIPTION & OPERATION
• REMOVAL & INSTALLATION
• TESTING

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Description & Operation

The Camshaft Position Sensor (CMP) is a variable reluctance sensor that is triggered by a high point on the left-hand exhaust camshaft sprocket. The CMP sends a signal relating camshaft position back to the PCM which is used by the PCM to control engine timing.
The CMP sensor detects the position of the camshaft. The CMP sensor identifies when piston No. 1 is on its compression stroke. A signal is then sent to the PCM and used for synchronizing the sequential firing of the fuel injectors. Coil-on-plug (COP) ignition applications use the CMP signal to select the proper ignition coil to fire. The input circuit to the PCM is referred to as the CMP input or circuit. DTC P0340 is associated with this sensor.

Removal & Installation

3.0L (VIN S) Engine

1. Before servicing the vehicle, refer to the Precautions section.
2. Disconnect the battery ground cable.
3. Remove the electrical connector.
4. Remove the bolt and the CMP sensor.
5. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
   
   

   Fig. Camshaft Position Sensor-3.0L (VIN S) Engine
   

3.0L (VIN U, 2) Engines

1. Before servicing the vehicle, refer to the Precautions section.
2. Disconnect the battery ground cable.
3. Remove the pin-type retainers and remove the accelerator cable snow shield.
4. Detach the spark plug wire retainer.
5. Detach the wiring harness from the intake manifold support.
6. Release the fuel charging wiring harness from the valve cover studs. Position the wiring harness away from the camshaft position sensor.
7. Disconnect the electrical connector.
8. Remove the screws and the CMP.
9. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
   NOTE Make sure that the fuel charging wiring harness is fully secured to the valve cover studs.
   

Testing

Fig. Testing the CMP sensor for voltage as the engine is running

Fig. Testing the VPWR circuit of the CMP sensor

1. Check voltage between the camshaft position sensor terminals PWR GND and CID.
2. With engine running, voltage should be greater than 0.1 volt AC and vary with engine speed.
3. If voltage is not within specification, check for proper voltage at the VPWR terminal.
4. If VPWR voltage is greater than 10.5 volts, sensor may be faulty.

Fig. Camshaft Position Sensor Connector

1. Before servicing the vehicle, refer to the Precautions section.
   WARNING Use only a high-impedance multimeter, otherwise damage to the PCM and/or sensors can result.
   
2. With the key OFF , disconnect the CMP sensor harness connector.
3. Measure the resistance of the CMP sensor.
   
   3.0L Engine: 250-1000 ohms
   
4. If the resistance measured is outside the limits given, replace the CMP sensor.

At the rear of the engine between the cylinder banks.

This should give you a clue as to how to replace the timing belt on the camshaft pulleys. Camshaft and Valve Lifters REMOVAL & INSTALLATION 1.6L Engine

1. Before servicing the vehicle, refer to the precautions in the beginning of this section.
2. Relieve the fuel system pressure.
3. Remove or disconnect the following:
   • Negative battery cable
   • Timing belt
   • Crankcase ventilation tube from the valve cover
   • Spark plug cover bolts and the cover
   • Camshaft Position (CMP) sensor connector
   • Spark plug wires from the plugs
   • Valve cover nuts, washers, cover and gasket
   NOTE: Be very careful not to nick or scratch the camshafts.
   
4. Hold the flats of the intake camshaft in position using an open ended wrench and remove the camshaft gear bolt. Remove the gear.
5. Hold the flats of the exhaust camshaft in position using an open ended wrench and remove the camshaft gear bolt. Remove the gear.
6. Mark the camshaft cap locations so that they may be returned to their original positions.
7. Remove the camshaft cap bolts in the sequence illustrated.
8. Remove the caps and the camshafts. Fig. 1: Loosen the camshaft cap bolts in this sequence using several passes - 1.6L engine
   To install:
   
9. Lubricate the camshafts and caps with engine oil.
10. Install the caps and the camshafts in their original positions.
11. Tighten the camshaft cap bolts in the sequence illustrated to 12 ft. lbs. (16 Nm). Fig. 2: Tighten the camshaft cap bolts in the sequence illustrated using several passes - 1.6L engine
    
    
12. Measure the camshaft endplay on both camshafts. The endplay should be 0.003-0.009 in. (0.10-0.25mm).
13. Install the intake camshaft gear. Hold the flats of the intake camshaft in position using an open ended wrench and tighten the camshaft gear bolt to 49 ft. lbs. (67 Nm).
14. Install the exhaust camshaft gear. Hold the flats of the exhaust camshaft in position using an open ended wrench and tighten the camshaft gear bolt to 49 ft. lbs. (67 Nm).
15. Apply a small amount of gasket sealer to the corners of the front camshaft caps and to the top of the rear valve cover-to-cylinder head seal.
16. Install or connect the following:
    • Valve cover, washers and nuts. Tighten the nuts to 89 inch lbs. (10 Nm).
    • Spark plug wires to the plugs
    • Spark plug cover and bolts. Tighten the bolts to 27 inch lbs. (3 Nm).
    • CMP sensor connector
    • Crankcase ventilation tube to the valve cover
    • Timing belt

2.0L and 2.2L Engines

1. Before servicing the vehicle, refer to the precautions in the beginning of this section.
2. Relieve the fuel system pressure.
3. Remove or disconnect the following:
   • Negative battery cable
   • Timing belt
   • Crankcase ventilation tube from the valve cover
   • Spark plug cover bolts and the cover
   • Spark plug wires from the plugs
   • Camshaft Position (CMP) sensor connector
   • Valve cover nuts, washers, cover and gasket
   NOTE: Be very careful not to nick or scratch the camshafts.
   
4. Hold the flats of the intake camshaft in position using an open ended wrench and remove the camshaft gear bolt. Remove the gear.
5. Hold the flats of the exhaust camshaft in position using an open ended wrench and remove the camshaft gear bolt. Remove the gear.
6. Mark the camshaft cap locations so that they may be returned to their original positions.
7. Remove the camshaft cap bolts in several passes of one half turn each in the sequence illustrated.
8. Remove the seal ring from the camshafts. NOTE: Make sure the camshafts detaches evenly from the bearing seats in the front guide bearing.
   
9. Remove the caps and the camshafts. Fig. 3: Remove the camshaft cap bolts in several passes of one half turn each in the sequence illustrated - 2.0L and 2.2L engines
   To install:
   
10. Lubricate the camshafts and caps with engine oil.
11. Install the caps and the camshafts in their original positions.
12. Tighten the camshaft cap bolts in the sequence illustrated to 71 inch lbs. (8 Nm). Fig. 4: Tighten the camshaft cap bolts in the sequence illustrated using several passes - 2.0L and 2.2L engines
    
    
13. Measure the camshaft endplay on both camshafts. The endplay should be 0.0015-0.0056 in. (0.040-0.144mm).
14. Install the intake camshaft gear. Hold the flats of the intake camshaft in position using an open ended wrench and tighten the camshaft gear bolt to 37 ft. lbs. (50 Nm), retighten the bolt an additional 60 degree turn and finally an additional 15 degree turn.
15. Install the exhaust camshaft gear. Hold the flats of the exhaust camshaft in position using an open ended wrench and tighten the camshaft gear bolt to 37 ft. lbs. (50 Nm), retighten the bolt an additional 60 degree turn and finally an additional 15 degree turn.
16. Install or connect the following:
    • Valve cover, washers and nuts. Tighten the nuts to 71 inch lbs. (8 Nm).
    • CMP sensor connector
    • Spark plug wires to the plugs
    • Spark plug cover and bolts. Tighten the bolts to 27 inch lbs. (3 Nm).
    • Crankcase ventilation tube to the valve cover
    • Timing belt
    • Negative battery cable

1 - High Tension cable

• 4 to 8 Kohms
• With suppression connector and spark plug connector
• Only remove and install spark plug connector using tool T10029

2 - Ignition coil with output stage (-N70-, -N127-, -N291-, -N292-)
Connection, ignition wires:

• HV1 = Cylinder 1
• HV2 = Cylinder 2
• HV3 = Cylinder 3
• HV4 = Cylinder 4

3 - 10 Nm 4 - Connector

• 6 pin

5 - Knock sensor 1 -G61-*

• Contacts gold plated
• Fitting location: Cylinder block intake side

6 - 2-pin connector

• For knock sensor 1 -G61-
• Contacts gold plated
• Do not interchange

7 - Knock sensor 2 -G66-*

• Contacts gold plated
• Fitting location: Cylinder block intake side

8 - 2-pin connector

• For knock sensor 2 -G66-
• Contacts gold plated
• Do not interchange

9 - 20 Nm

• Tightening torque influences the function of the knock sensor

10 - Spark plug, 30 Nm

• Type and electrode gap See test data, spark plugs.
• Remove and install with 3122B

11 - Connector

• Contacts gold plated
• 3 pin

12 - 10 Nm 13 - 100 Nm

• Use counter- hold tool 3415 to loosen and tighten

14 - Camshaft sprocket

• With rotor for Camshaft Position (CMP) sensor

15 - Camshaft Position (CMP) sensor -G40-* 16 - Bracket

• For Camshaft Position (CMP) sensor

2.0L 2.4L Removal The camshaft position sensor is mounted to the rear of the cylinder head.

Remove the negative battery cable. Disconnect the PCV hose and reposition Disconnect electrical connectors from the camshaft position sensor. Remove camshaft position sensor mounting screws. Remove sensor.Loosen screw attaching target magnet to rear of camshaft and remove magnet.
Instalation The target magnet has locating dowels that fit into machined locating holes in the end of the camshaft.
- Install target magnet in end of camshaft. Tighten mounting screw to 3 Nm (30 in. lbs.) torque. Over torqueing could cause cracks in magnet. If magnet cracks replace it.
- Install camshaft position sensor. Tighten sensor mounting screws to 12.9 Nm (115 in. lbs.) torque.
- Carefully attach electrical connector to camshaft position sensor. Installation at an angle may damage the sensor pins. - Connect the PCV Valve hose. - Connect the negative battery cable.
2.7L V6 Removal
The camshaft position sensor is mounted in the front of the head.

Disconnect electrical connector from sensor. Remove camshaft position sensor screw.
CAM Sensor Location 2.7L
Without pulling on the connector, pull the sensor out of the chain case cover.

Installation - Install sensor in the chain case cover and push sensor in until contact is made with the boss on the head. While holding the sensor in this position,install and tighten the retaining bolt to 12 Nm (105 in. lbs.) torque.
- Attach electrical connector to sensor.

Good luck and hope this helps

The camshaft position sensor sends a signal to the PCM, powertrain control module. The PCM then determines spark plug firing. Could be the camshaft position sensor.

1996 is all I have
Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor 3.0L (2V) Engine
The camshaft position sensor (CMP sensor) (12126):

• is a single Hall-effect magnetic switch activated by a single vane which is driven by the camshaft (6250).
• provides camshaft position information which is used by the ignition coil (12029) and the powertrain control module (PCM) (12A650) for fuel synchronization.

3.0L (4V) Engine
The camshaft position sensor (CMP sensor) (6B288) is:

• a variable reluctance sensor.
• triggered by the high-point mark on the LH exhaust camshaft sprocket (6256).

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3.0L (2V) Engine
SPECIAL SERVICE TOOL(S) REQUIRED Description Tool Number Syncro Positioning Tool T95T-12200-A
CAUTION: Prior to removal of the camshaft position sensor (CMP sensor) (12126), set cylinder No.1 to zero degrees top dead center (TDC) of compression stroke. Then note the position of the camshaft position sensor electrical connector. The installation procedure requires that the connector be located in the same position.
Removal

1. Disconnect battery ground cable. Refer to Section 14-01 .
   

1. Disconnect engine control sensor wiring connector from camshaft position sensor.
   

1. Remove camshaft position sensor retaining screws and camshaft position sensor from camshaft position sensor housing.
   

1. If removing camshaft position sensor housing from the cylinder block (6010), proceed with Removal Step 5. If not removing camshaft position sensor housing, proceed to installation Step 6.
   

1. Remove hold-down clamp (bolt and washer assembly).
   

1. Remove camshaft position sensor housing from cylinder block.
   

Installation

1. CAUTION: A special service tool such as Syncro Positioning Tool T95T-12200-A must be obtained prior to installation of the replacement camshaft position sensor. Failure to follow this procedure will result in improper camshaft position sensor alignment. This will result in the fuel system being out of time with the engine, possibly causing engine damage.
   Attach Syncro Positioning Tool T95T-12200-A as follows:
   
   1. Engage camshaft position sensor housing vane into the radial slot of the tool.
   1. Rotate tool on camshaft position sensor housing until tool boss engages notch in camshaft position sensor housing.

1. Pre-lubricate synchronizer gear with engine oil meeting Ford specification ESE-M2C123-A prior to assembly.
   

1. Install camshaft position sensor housing so that drive gear engagement occurs when arrow on locator tool is pointed approximately 75 degrees counterclockwise from the rear face of the cylinder block. This step will locate camshaft position sensor electrical connector in the pre-removal position.
   

1. Roatate Syncro Positioning Tool T95T-12200-A clockwise slightly. This will engage oil pump intermediate shaft. Push downward while adjusting Syncro Positioning Tool T95T-12200-A until the Syncro Gear engages the camshaft gear.
   

1. When synchronizer flange is fully seated against block, the installation tool should be facing counterclockwise of engine centerline approximately 33 to 45 degrees.
   

1. Install hold-down clamp (washer and bolt) and tighten bolt to 19-30 Nm (14-22 lb-ft).
   

1. Remove Syncro Positioning Tool T95T-12200-A.
   

1. CAUTION: If camshaft position sensor electrical connector is not positioned properly, DO NOT reposition the connector by rotating the camshaft position sensor housing. This will result in the fuel system being out of time with the engine, possibly causing engine damage. Remove the camshaft position sensor housing and repeat installation procedure, beginning with Step 1.
   Install camshaft position sensor and retaining screws. Tighten screws to 1.5-4.0 Nm (13-35 lb-in).
   

1. Connect engine control sensor wiring connector to camshaft position sensor.
   

1. Connect battery ground cable.
   

Item Part Number Description 1 T95T-12200-A Syncro Positioning Tool 2 — Water Outlet (Part of Intake Assy) 3 9424 Intake Manifold 4 N602704-S Screw and Washer 5 12126 Camshaft Position Sensor 6 12A362 Synchronizer Assembly 7 12270 Hold-Down Clamp A — Tighten to 1.5-4 Nm (13-35 Lb-In) B — Tighten to 19-30 Nm (14-22 Lb-Ft)

2.0L 2.4L it is on The BACK OF the Cylinder Head REMOVAL
The camshaft position sensor is mounted to the rear of the cylinder head.

1. Remove the negative battery cable.
2. Disconnect the PCV hose and reposition.
   1. Disconnect electrical connectors from the camshaft position sensor.
   2. Remove camshaft position sensor mounting screws. Remove sensor.
      1. Loosen screw attaching target magnet to rear of camshaft and remove magnet.
      INSTALLATION
      The target magnet has locating dowels that fit into machined locating holes in the end of the camshaft.
      
      
      1. Install target magnet in end of camshaft. Tighten mounting screw to 3 Nm (30 in. lbs.) torque. Over torqueing could cause cracks in magnet. If magnet cracks replace it.
      2. Install camshaft position sensor. Tighten sensor mounting screws to 12.9 Nm (115 in. lbs.) torque.
      3. Carefully attach electrical connector to camshaft position sensor. Installation at an angle may damage the sensor pins.
      4. Connect the PCV Valve hose.
      5. Connect the negative battery cable.

2.7L V6
REMOVAL
The camshaft position sensor is mounted in the front of the head.

1. Disconnect electrical connector from sensor.
2. Remove camshaft position sensor screw.

CAM Sensor Location 2.7L

1. Without pulling on the connector, pull the sensor out of the chain case cover.

INSTALLATION
The camshaft position sensor is mounted in the front of the head.

1. Install sensor in the chain case cover and push sensor in until contact is made with the boss on the head. While holding the sensor in this position,install and tighten the retaining bolt to 12 Nm (105 in. lbs.) torque.
2. Attach electrical connector to sensor.

IT IS LOCATED ON THE BACK OF ENGINE ON DRIVERS SIDE NEAR O2 SENSOR NEAR EXHAUST AND HAS 2 TORX SCREWS THAT HOLD IT IN PLACE NEAR ENGINE BRACKET ON T-5 2.3 TURBO