Failed Smog, Code P0369

[Sapphirexae]

Hi everyone,

I just took my 2001 3.0 to be smogged today and it failed. Here is exactly what their system said:


"P0369 - Camshaft Position Sensor “B” Circuit Intermittent Bank 1"


I am not super tech savvy but am I correct in assuming that replacing the Camshaft Position Sensor will fix this issue or could there be more to be done? I've read some mis-matched information during my searching.


Thanks everyone, I appreciate it.

[jdstrickland]

Cam shaft sensor B is the Exhaust Cam position sensor. It lives on the exhaust side of the engine, up high and at the front. The Exhaust VANOS solenoid might be in the way -- on the intake side, sometimes removing the VANOS solenoid helps give straight line access to the sensor.

[Sapphirexae]

Thanks JD! Love that you've helped me on the E36 forum and now here! Excellent!! BTW: I was 'E36ic4me' on the E36 forum......SURPRISE!!!!