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Camshaft Position Sensor: Description and Operation

PURPOSE

The Camshaft Position (CMP) sensor detects the position of the camshaft when piston number one is at a specific top dead center point of its
compression stroke. 

OPERATION

The Variable Reluctance (VRS) signal supplied to the Powertrain Control Module (PCM), is used for synchronization of sequential fuel injector
firing. 

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