Where do you get your Cam Shaft Sensors?

[RedRider3141]

So I've already replaced both of my Camshaft Sensors with Beck Arnleys from Amazon once See my post here: http://www.nissanpathfinders.net/forum/topic/32751-p1145-and-p1140-codes/

I was disapointed when I am pretty sure that 30K miles later one of them has already failed. What brands/ sources are you guys getting them from? Is OEM worth it, did I get a fluke sensor, or do these things go bad that fast?

I checked a few places, any I missed?

Genuine 237312Y52A Sensor by Nissan

$80 - Courtesy Parts

$80 - Factory Nissan Parts

$65 - Amazon

Aftermarket Sensor

$55 - Rock Auto (Beck Arnley or SMP)

$55 - Amazon (Beck Arnley or SMP)

Thanks!

[FriedEGs]

Sounds like you have a 3.5? I have a G35 sedan and I had to use an Autozone unit, in a pinch. (Duralast unit)

 

I have had bad luck with Autozone electrical components in the past and I had heard of some issues using Duralast cam sensors with some VQ35 owners. Needless to say, I was not thrilled to pay $65+ for that part but had no choice. However, that was over 80k miles ago and the car still runs perfectly, with this unit. Actually, I blew up the stock motor due to spun bearing and tossed in a 350Z motor (has a few more HP). I used both of the cam sensors from my blown motor, including that Duralast unit and so far the engine has run flawlessly for the last 50k miles.

 

Hope this helps!

[RedRider3141]

Yeah, I have the VQ35, how do you like the 350Z version?

 

Thanks for the info, I didn't even think to check a local chain store, figured that part was special enough.

 

I ended up buying two of the OEM sensors from Amazon for $65/ ea. I preemptively replaced both of the Beck Arnleys I had even though only one had failed. I compared the Beck Arnley units and found that the one that was still good was marked identically to OEM and the one that failed was marked differently... Maybe I got one dud that only went 30K miles.

 

 

[FriedEGs]

Definitely keep that remaining Beck and Arnley as a spare.

 

I love the 350Z motor, def a noticeable difference in power. Feels like a true 4 door version of the Z!