Duncan wrote:
The engine ECU can't tell if the camshaft sensor is working until the engine is going round, so no it doesn't stop it. It doesn't send a signal until the engine is moving, so it has to turn over first.
I can say for sure that is true with the V6 (from when my cam sensor failed and it would turn over but not start) and it's the same with the diesels from reports I've seen. I'm 99% sure it's the same with the K1.8.
That would seem to negate the need for a camshaft sensor! If it's not there to stop the engine turning over if the timing is out I don't see the point in having it - ie. if the engine has to turn over for it to work any possible damage would already be done.
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