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Alfa Romeo GTV and Spider (916) Factory Service Manual (1995-2000)04 · 10 Engine – 3.0 V6
04 · Engine

Timing sensor

Make
Alfa Romeo
Model
GTV / Spider GTV and Spider (916) Factory Service Manual
Year
1995–2000
Section
Electrical components (V6) › Timing sensor
10 Engine – 3.0 V6Timing sensor

TIMING SENSOR

The timing sensor (cam angle sensor) comprises a Hall effect device.

The voltage signal "lowers" sharply when the tooth machined on the camshaft drive pulley opposite the sensor passes in front of it.

Timing sensor with camshaft drive pulley

REMOVAL/REFITTING

  • Disconnect the battery (-) terminal.
  1. Remove the intake duct of cyl. no. 4.
  2. Disconnect the electrical connection of the timing sensor.
Engine bay showing intake duct and sensor connection
  1. Slacken the fastening screw and remove the timing sensor.
Timing sensor being removed from engine

CHECKING THE GAP

  • Remove the timing sensor (see specific procedure).
  1. Using tool N° 1.820.079.000 (A.2.0449), measure dimension "A".
Measuring dimension A on camshaft drive pulley
  1. Using a gauge measure dimension "A".
Using gauge to measure dimension A on sensor
  1. Using a gauge measure dimension "B" on the sensor.
Measuring dimension B on timing sensor
  • Calculate the timing sensor gap and check that it is within the specified limits.

A - B = 0.1 ÷ 1.5 mm

Parts & tools for this job For 1995 Alfa Romeo GTV / Spider

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