Code said Camshaft Sensor A malfunction and sometimes the van will just instantly die on the road and won't even crank or startup until I wait 5-10 mintues.
Where is it located on the engine since I bought the part already and just need to know where it is.
My van is a 1997 Dodge Grand Caravan AWD 3.8L
gas28man
02-24-2006, 01:10 PM
There's a cam position sensor and a crank position sensor. One is on the top passenger's side of the block, and the other is at the top driver's side of the block, and I'll be darned if I can remember which is which, but I'm going to say passenger's side. I guess take a look at both, and see which one is closest to the crank, and which one is closest to the cam. That should settle it.
Good luck.
Rick
CBP ENGINEER
02-24-2006, 02:28 PM
Going off of memory here, but pretty sure it is on the passenger side of the block, like gas28man said. I had to replace mine about a year ago. If you have a Haynes or Chilton manual, it will give a good description of how to change it. It is pretty easy, I think unhook the battery, unplug the connector, and just one bolt to take it out. Take a look at the plug, I think they use a different type of connector for each component, so you might be able to figure it out by comparing the ends.
