Camshaft Position Sensor (CMPS) is a hall sensor and detects the camshaft position by using a hall element.
It is related with Crankshaft Position Sensor (CKPS) and
detects the piston position of each cylinder which the CKPS can't
detect.
The two CMPS are installed engine head cover of bank 1 and 2
(intake, exhaust) respectively and use a target wheel installed on the
camshaft. The Cam Position sensor is a hall-effect type sensor. As the
target wheel passes the Hall sensor, the magnetic field changes in the
sensor. The sensor then switches a signal which creates a square wave.
Other information:
Inspection
Check it by the procedure below to see if the function of the ECM is normal.
1.
Turn the ignition key to the "ON" position.
2.
Cover the forward facing sensor.
3.
Head a light to the rearward-facing sensor.
4.
The ECM shall dim as soon as the rearward-facing sensor detect ...
Description
MDPS (Electric power steering, Column assist type) system
uses an electric motor to assist the steering force and it is an engine
operation independent steering system. MDPS control module controls the
motor operation according to information received from the each sensor
and ...