2002 QX4 Camshaft Position Sensors

[sjanderson]

Okay, I've gone though the recents and archived to locate an answer and still have not found a solution. Please Help!!! I am getting an error code P0011 & P0012 Camshaft Position Actuator A Banks 1 & 2 Timing over advancing. I was advised to pull the sensors and clean them. Only problem is I've found 1 sensor (on the front of engine) took off the bolt but sensor does not come out. It turns left to right a bit but I don't want to accidently do something wrong that will be worse. 2nd, the other sensor on the rear of the engine, I can't find. Is there a diagram available. I am a novice at this and am trying to learn to do these things on my own.

Any and all help is appreciated.

Thanks

[Q451990]

Your left and right motion of the CPS is probably your timing adustment. I would download the FSM at http://www.phatg20.net for more information.

Good luck!

Heath

[sjanderson]

Thanks for that info. I've downloaded the FSM and it does not mention how to remove the sensor or where the second sensor is. Thats the million dollar question! I don't want to force it out unless thats what required.

Any additional info appreciated.

Thanks