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Could a cam shaft positon sensor make a car have a starting problem if it is malfunctioning? I have intermittanct starting problems and i was wondering if this cam shaft sensor could be messing things up a bit from time to time when i try to start the car. The car engine cranks but wont turn over. If anyone could help thanx

I dont' think it your sensor.. If its turning I think it would be fuel or fire. Check those.

you must do the basics,plugs, wires and fuel injection cleaner,o2 sensor?I think auto zone can use their OB2
scanner to help you after you,ve done the basics.

Cam pos sensor was the first thing I had to replace on my car-I don't remember any difficulty starting, between the CEL and getting it fixed (few days). It's a cheap ($30) and easy (5 minutes on the passenger side of the engine) fix, though. But like I said, I've never had trouble starting because of it.

The Cam shaft sensor controls ignition, if it is broke you will not get spark, but you should get a code for it.