Replaced Camshaft sensor now car wont start - Nissan Murano

ciaka · 01-14-2012, 03:12 PM

Replaced the straight (rear) camshaft sensor. Then tried to start the car and the car just wont start. Keeps cranking but wont start.
Replaced the camshaft sensor back (bad one) and the car is back to old symptom (hard starting - cranking for 3-4 seconds before start).

Would it be safe to assume the camshaft sensor is DOA? Bought it from ebay new for about 32 bucks shipped.

Thanks.

**zebelkhan** · 01-14-2012, 04:12 PM

I would say DOA sounds just about right. How much is it from a local shop?

ciaka · 01-14-2012, 04:33 PM

Autozone has it for about $60.

Gonna see what this joker says about the DOA first. may have to swallow the $60 but will want to get refund first.

ciaka · 01-14-2012, 04:34 PM

can i put the straight camshaft sensor into the angled one to see if the other is on the way out too? connectors same but diff is one is straight (rear) and the other is angled (front).

**zebelkhan** · 01-14-2012, 04:48 PM

I have not tackled this myself yet so I really don't know but if you can manage the same spacing from where the pickup is then I don't think it would be an issue, at least for testing it out.

nitely · 01-14-2012, 09:28 PM

Just make sure you don't force anything when the wrong one in.

Sensors can be temperemental at times. Like the honda O2 sensors, only the oem and 1 aftermarket company will work on them...the rest of them seems to give problems.

Why do you think this is your problem? I did not get that part? Did you get a code for it?

turbizzy · 01-16-2012, 02:21 AM

Just FYI the oem one is about $60 from nissan too, take that cheap crap back.

01-14-2012, 03:12 PM	#1 (permalink)
ciaka Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: In my murano Posts: 136	Replaced Camshaft sensor now car wont start Replaced the straight (rear) camshaft sensor. Then tried to start the car and the car just wont start. Keeps cranking but wont start. Replaced the camshaft sensor back (bad one) and the car is back to old symptom (hard starting - cranking for 3-4 seconds before start). Would it be safe to assume the camshaft sensor is DOA? Bought it from ebay new for about 32 bucks shipped. Thanks.

01-14-2012, 04:12 PM	#2 (permalink)
zebelkhan Moderator Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Morgan Hill, Ca Posts: 6,042	I would say DOA sounds just about right. How much is it from a local shop? __________________ 2004 SL AWD - Super Black - Leather Package (Café latte) - Tow Package - Floor Mats - Splash Guards - Cargo Area Protector - Rear Bumper Protector - Front Window Tint - Dawn Color Matched Body Side Molding – Day Time Running Lights - PAC-NIS1 Aux Audio input - Pressure Pro TPMS and Anti Theft Sensor Locks - 7" Xenarc VGA Touchscreen - Compaq EVO e-PC 2.0 GHz Pentium 4 Carputer with 120GB HD, DSATX PSU / Shutdown Controller, Road Runner Front End, iGuidance 3.0 Navigation, DVD player, Internet access, XM satellite radio, Deluo GPS receiver, Linksys WiFi Antenna, TERK XM antenna - Tweeter 22uF CAP mod - Magnetbra - Custom Backup Camera - Aries Polished Stainless Steel Sidestep (nerf) Bars - Euro-Tech Nudge Bar - Homemade Lower Grill Cover - Auxiliary Projection Fog Lamps - Aluminum Fuel Tank Shields - Wade Window Deflectors - Nissan Sunroof Deflector - Scosche UBRH Bluetooth Hands-Free Car Kit

01-14-2012, 04:48 PM	#5 (permalink)
zebelkhan Moderator Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Morgan Hill, Ca Posts: 6,042	I have not tackled this myself yet so I really don't know but if you can manage the same spacing from where the pickup is then I don't think it would be an issue, at least for testing it out. __________________ 2004 SL AWD - Super Black - Leather Package (Café latte) - Tow Package - Floor Mats - Splash Guards - Cargo Area Protector - Rear Bumper Protector - Front Window Tint - Dawn Color Matched Body Side Molding – Day Time Running Lights - PAC-NIS1 Aux Audio input - Pressure Pro TPMS and Anti Theft Sensor Locks - 7" Xenarc VGA Touchscreen - Compaq EVO e-PC 2.0 GHz Pentium 4 Carputer with 120GB HD, DSATX PSU / Shutdown Controller, Road Runner Front End, iGuidance 3.0 Navigation, DVD player, Internet access, XM satellite radio, Deluo GPS receiver, Linksys WiFi Antenna, TERK XM antenna - Tweeter 22uF CAP mod - Magnetbra - Custom Backup Camera - Aries Polished Stainless Steel Sidestep (nerf) Bars - Euro-Tech Nudge Bar - Homemade Lower Grill Cover - Auxiliary Projection Fog Lamps - Aluminum Fuel Tank Shields - Wade Window Deflectors - Nissan Sunroof Deflector - Scosche UBRH Bluetooth Hands-Free Car Kit

01-16-2012, 02:21 AM	#7 (permalink)
turbizzy Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: SF Bay Area, CA Posts: 943	Just FYI the oem one is about $60 from nissan too, take that cheap crap back. __________________ Izzy - MY PANDORA BODYKIT FOR SALE 04 Murano SE 05 Colorado ZQ8 85 Mustang SVO

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01-14-2012, 04:33 PM	#3 (permalink)
ciaka Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: In my murano Posts: 136	Autozone has it for about $60. Gonna see what this joker says about the DOA first. may have to swallow the $60 but will want to get refund first.

01-14-2012, 04:34 PM	#4 (permalink)
ciaka Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: In my murano Posts: 136	can i put the straight camshaft sensor into the angled one to see if the other is on the way out too? connectors same but diff is one is straight (rear) and the other is angled (front).

01-14-2012, 09:28 PM	#6 (permalink)
nitely Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 1,418	Just make sure you don't force anything when the wrong one in. Sensors can be temperemental at times. Like the honda O2 sensors, only the oem and 1 aftermarket company will work on them...the rest of them seems to give problems. Why do you think this is your problem? I did not get that part? Did you get a code for it?

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