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Chamshaft sensor on 02 Pathy quantity?


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The OBD2 gives code P0021, which, according to another thread, that means camshaft position sensor. I've looked at the manual and I can only locate 1 camshaft position sensor:

 

It's listed here as #19

http://i272.photobucket.com/albums/jj181/BWBlackarachnia/manual%20-camshaft%20sensor0001_zpsxzqu8vgl.jpg

 

Under electrical section: F36 (I've marked in purple)

http://i272.photobucket.com/albums/jj181/BWBlackarachnia/manual%20-camshaft%20sensor0003_zps18ig3s36.jpg

 

Which I base on what is on the list here:

http://i272.photobucket.com/albums/jj181/BWBlackarachnia/manual%20-camshaft%20sensor0004_zpsuyt30jiv.jpg

 

And because of how it's also called PHASE in above, I found it on the top picture here:

http://i272.photobucket.com/albums/jj181/BWBlackarachnia/manual%20-camshaft%20sensor0002_zpspthcbmc2.jpg

 

 

Other sites talk about one near a firewall, but it's not saying for my model specifically. I've also read others that have lost power, feeling like Pathy is a 2 cylinder. I don't want to get to that stage! Everything still runs like it was prior to the engine light.

 

If there is a second one, where is it located and does it have a different name?

 

Thank you sooo very much in advance!!! :wub:

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Since I don't see a way to edit above, I wanted to ask some more questions because I am getting more confused.

 

If I look up this part based on the number, clearly seen here:

#1 http://i272.photobucket.com/albums/jj181/BWBlackarachnia/IMG_20180504_1849185_zpsai0lq3rt.jpg

 

It matches the numbers on here

#2 http://i272.photobucket.com/albums/jj181/BWBlackarachnia/IMG_20180504_1849185_zpsai0lq3rt.jpg

 

but if you look up a crank shaft sensor, it looks like the one in the picture on the 4th link from previous post, also here:

#3 http://i272.photobucket.com/albums/jj181/BWBlackarachnia/IMG_20180504_1849185_zpsai0lq3rt.jpg you see the second picture has the crankshaft sensor

 

but that looks nothing like the 1st link in this post. And here's additional pictures of that first image/ link:

#4 http://i272.photobucket.com/albums/jj181/BWBlackarachnia/IMG_20180504_1849185_zpsai0lq3rt.jpg

 

#5 http://i272.photobucket.com/albums/jj181/BWBlackarachnia/IMG_20180504_1849185_zpsai0lq3rt.jpg

 

Perhaps things are mislabeled or that I am over thinking things??? Thanks again for your all your help!

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  • 2 weeks later...

I could only locate one sensor in the end, and whatever reason that Nissan part is labeled crankshaft sensor, it's the part I needed to replace, and everything is good under the 'hood once more. I had only noticed a slight off sound before the part replacement. I found it for $66 on ebay, but could had spent half that if I wanted non Nissan.

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Almost pot on, mate! :lol: Not sure if you could find an appropes Pam Poovey clip for the forum. lol

 

 

But such a nice feeling not having that engine light on any longer!

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The engine light came back on yesterday, with the same code. I am at a loss :shrug: As you know, I scoured the schematics and I looked at the engine again, but I can't find something that duplicates the shape of the one that I did find in the front. Anyone got spot map/ instructions to locate it?

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I am posting this for future peeps that may come across my very issue. according to this website https://www.nissanpartsdeal.com/parts-list/2002-nissan-pathfinder/distributor-ignition-timing-sensor.html?Diagram=221_F002 it's on the bottom right, closest to the engine. The part number for bank 2 is Nissan part 23731-4W000

http://i272.photobucket.com/albums/jj181/BWBlackarachnia/camshaft%20position%20sensor%20bank%202_zps8firyfgp.png

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Alright, I've replaced it. Here's pictures to help out the next person:

 

Camshaft position sensor bank 2

http://i272.photobucket.com/albums/jj181/BWBlackarachnia/camshaft%20sensor%20bank2_zpsfabtwdzw.jpg

 

There's a rubber fitting with it, mine was loaded up with thick black gunk, which seemed fine once I carefully scraped it all off:

http://i272.photobucket.com/albums/jj181/BWBlackarachnia/washer%203_zpsgim55uju.jpg

 

http://i272.photobucket.com/albums/jj181/BWBlackarachnia/washer1_zps2bpmyjhc.jpg

 

I see I've got a leak somewhere above but the look of the oil pan, sigh

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