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1998 caviler camshaft position sensor
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jordanpowers
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Apr 10, 2015, 3:48 PM
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1998 caviler camshaft position sensor
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I have a 1998 caviler 2.2. I was driveing it one days and it just died and when I tryed to start it it just clicks, I got it towed home and I hooked it up to computer and the only code that came up was for the camshaft positioner sensor. So I changes that and still only clicked so I changed battery and starter and still nothen but click. What could it be
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Discretesignals
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Apr 10, 2015, 3:55 PM
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What is making the clicking noise?
If it just clicks and the engine doesn't crank, you should be troubleshooting the starting system. Do you have power to the small purple wire on the starter solenoid when you have someone attempt to crank the engine?
Since we volunteer our time and knowledge, we ask for you to please follow up when a problem is resolved.
(This post was edited by Discretesignals on Apr 10, 2015, 3:58 PM)
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Hammer Time
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Apr 10, 2015, 4:59 PM
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Before you waste too much time troubleshooting you might want to put a socket and breaker bar on the crankshaft bolt and see if you can turn the engine by hand and make sure it's not seized up.
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jordanpowers
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Apr 11, 2015, 2:33 PM
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engine is not seize and I have it cranking over now but will not fire off. I have spark and Ist getting fuel.
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Hammer Time
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Apr 11, 2015, 2:38 PM
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All "crank, no start" conditions are approached in the same way. Every engine requires certain functions to be able to run. Some of these functions rely on specific components to work and some components are part of more than one function so it is important to see the whole picture to be able to conclude anything about what may have failed. Also, these functions can ONLY be tested during the failure. Any other time and they will simply test good because the problem isn't present at the moment.
If you approach this in any other way, you are merely guessing and that only serves to replace unnecessary parts and wastes money.
Every engine requires spark, fuel and compression to run. That's what we have to look for.
These are the basics that need to be tested and will give us the info required to isolate a cause.
1) Test for spark at the plug end of the wire using a spark tester. If none found, check for power supply on the + terminal of the coil with the key on.
2) Test for injector pulse using a small bulb called a noid light. If none found, check for power supply at one side of the injector with the key on.
3) Use a fuel pressure gauge to test for correct fuel pressure, also noticing if the pressure holds when key is shut off.
4) If all of these things check good, then you would need to do a complete compression test.
Once you have determined which of these functions has dropped out,
you will know which system is having the problem.
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Discretesignals
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Apr 11, 2015, 3:52 PM
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Is the cam code still popping up? What is the code number?
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jordanpowers
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Apr 11, 2015, 8:50 PM
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I can't remember the code number and now there is no codes showing
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