I have been searching all over the place for this answer. Maybe I am missing something. When I search I get multiple answers. The two sensors on top of the motor in the valve cover some people call "cam position sensors" and some call them the "cam position actuators." So...which is it. If they aren't the "sensors" where are they located on the motor. Thanks for your help.

 

From my understanding, the two on the top of the motor by the timing chain are the cam shaft actuators and the actual cam shaft sensor is under the HPFP.

 

I appreciate the quick response. I wanna see what everyone collective opinion is on it.

 

^^This

In the pic I attached "Red" is the position sensor, "Blue" is the intake cam actuator, "Green" is the exhaust cam actuator. The 2 actuators are next to #1 coil pack on the valve cover.

 

Thats PERFECT! Lol thank you. Now is there anything complicated about replacing that?

 

its 1 10 mm bolt. I tried getting it off without taking the HPFP off but it was too hard. just easier to take the HPFP off

 

Awesome thanks

 

Which one? The actuators or the position sensor?

The actuators are literally the easiest thing you will probably ever fix.. lol. Each actuator is retained by 1 10mm bolt and then they pull straight out. Lube o-ring on new actuator and install the same way. Just make sure you don't mix up the intake for the exhaust actuator and vice versa. The position sensor is a little more involved only because it's not as in your face as the actuators but is still not very difficult. It's also retained with 1 10mm bolt.

 

thanks man. Much appreciated

 

Anyone happen to have a part number on that?

 

Again, for which one?

 

The position sensor. The one circled in red

 

Should be 12577245. I'm pretty sure that's the most recent number and nothing has superseded it.

 

Sub'd

 

Thanks again man for all the help

 

No problem.