Circuit/System Testing
- Ignition OFF, inspect the appropriate B23F Camshaft Position Sensor - Intake or B23E Camshaft Position Sensor - Exhaust sensor for correct installation.
- If the B23F Camshaft Position Sensor - Intake or B23E Camshaft Position Sensor - Exhaust sensor is loose, inspect the sensor and the O-ring for damage, and replace as necessary.
- Disconnect the harness connector at the appropriate B23F Camshaft Position Sensor - Intake or B23E Camshaft Position Sensor - Exhaust sensor.
- Ignition OFF and all vehicle systems OFF, it may take 2 minutes for all Vehicle systems to power down, test for less than 5 Ω between the low reference circuit terminal 2 and ground.
- If greater than the specified range, test the low reference circuit for an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, replace the K20 Engine Control Module.
- Service Mode active, test for 4.8-5.2 V between the 5 V reference circuit terminal 1 and ground.
- If less than the specified range, test the 5 V reference circuit for a short to ground, or an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, replace the K20 Engine Control Module.
- If greater than the specified range, test the 5 V reference circuit for a short to voltage. If the circuit tests normal, replace the K20 Engine Control Module.
- Test for 4.8-5.2 V between the signal circuit terminal 3 and ground.
- If less than the specified range, test the signal circuit for a short to ground, or an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, replace the K20 Engine Control Module.
- If greater than the specified range, test the signal circuit for a short to voltage. If the circuit tests normal, replace the K20 Engine Control Module.
- Ignition OFF, connect a 3 A fused jumper wire to the B23F Camshaft Position Sensor - Intake or B23E Camshaft Position Sensor - Exhaust signal circuit terminal 3.
- Service Mode active, momentarily touch the end of the fused jumper wire to ground while monitoring the scan tool Camshaft Position Active Counter. The Camshaft Position Active Counter should increment.
- Physical damage to the B23F Camshaft Position Sensor - Intake or B23E Camshaft Position Sensor - Exhaust sensor or the reluctor wheel
- Excessive play or looseness of the B23F Camshaft Position Sensor - Intake or B23E Camshaft Position Sensor - Exhaust sensor or the reluctor wheel
- Excessive camshaft end play
- Improper installation of the B23F Camshaft Position Sensor - Intake or B23E Camshaft Position Sensor - Exhaust sensor or the reluctor wheel
- Foreign material passing between the B23F Camshaft Position Sensor - Intake or B23E Camshaft Position Sensor - Exhaust sensor and the reluctor wheel
- The timing chain and tensioner for wear or damage
- If any of the above conditions exists, repair as necessary.
- If all circuits test normal, replace the B23F Camshaft Position Sensor - Intake or B23E Camshaft Position Sensor - Exhaust sensor.