2002 dodge ram 1500 4.7 camshaft position sensor location

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OK everyone was so helpful with my spark plug change and seafoam advice, now I'm tackling the camshaft position sensor. As long as I've had the truck it will throw this code when its cold out. Cleaned the ground and connectors up, still throw the cold from time to time, usually at least once a week. Truck runs like garbage when it happens. Turn her off, and right back on and she runs fine. Bought the sensor at Napa for like 20 bucks. Figure its a pretty simple job, read up on it and got worried. Does the timing have to be synced after I change this? I don't have a scanner or anything so I would have to have a shop do this. Thanks for any help.

It should do it itself.
Take the negative off the battery while you do the work and the computer should reset and figure it out.

No, it is easy.

A bit difficult to bend your hand to reach, but easy job.

One bolt, 10mm, IIRC, on the underside front of the passenger side head. Once the bolt is removed, it is only an o-ring that is holding the sensor in. Give it a gentle twist and pull, and it'll come right out. You'll loose about an ounce of oil, so be prepared for that.

Put the new one in, plug it in, and reconnect the battery...and start 'er up. That's it.

Camshaft Positioning Sensor Location

Thank you for the location of my Camshaft Positioning Sensor for my 2002 Dodge Ram 1500! I scoured the web, and your feed was the only one I found to tell me exactly where i is. Thank you SO much for your help!!

Thank you for the location of my Camshaft Positioning Sensor for my 2002 Dodge Ram 1500! I scoured the web, and your feed was the only one I found to tell me exactly where i is. Thank you SO much for your help!!

Happy to help!

No, it is easy.
A bit difficult to bend your hand to reach, but easy job.

One bolt, 10mm, IIRC, on the underside front of the passenger side head. Once the bolt is removed, it is only an o-ring that is holding the sensor in. Give it a gentle twist and pull, and it'll come right out. You'll loose about an ounce of oil, so be prepared for that.
Put the new one in, plug it in, and reconnect the battery...and start 'er up. That's it.

Hello, I am new to this. Slowly learning. Wondering is the location the same for a 2005 Dodge Ram 1500 also a 4.7 V8

Hello, I am new to this. Slowly learning. Wondering is the location the same for a 2005 Dodge Ram 1500 also a 4.7 V8

Yup - same location.

JPT

Senior Member

I'm not sure if it is the Cam or the Crankshaft sensor, but one of them is a complete PITA because it is pressed into the block. I spent about 25 mins trying to remove the old one (after the bolt was removed), and about 15 trying to press in the new one.

I'm not sure if it is the Cam or the Crankshaft sensor, but one of them is a complete PITA because it is pressed into the block. I spent about 25 mins trying to remove the old one (after the bolt was removed), and about 15 trying to press in the new one.

That'd be the crankshaft position sensor. Ain't no cams in the block of a 4.7.

What are the symptoms of a faulty camshaft sensor?

A glowing check engine light, stalling, poor acceleration and bad fuel mileage are all possible signs your camshaft position sensor may be failing. Gone are the days of carburetors and distributors, replaced by a variety of sensors that help a car's computer get the maximum performance out of the engine.

What happens when a camshaft sensor goes out?

Car Will Not Start: Over time, as the camshaft position sensor fails, the signal it sends to the engine control module weakens. When the engine no longer receives the signal, you will not be able to start your car. Engine Misfires: A failing camshaft position sensor can cause your engine to misfire.

dodge ram camshaft position sensor location