Frequently Asked Questions
Question
Camshaft Sensor - Magneti Marelli 6lpb fuel injection
Answer
The camshaft position sensor (1115)
The camshaft sensor provides a square signal for the injection ECU .
Role of the injection ECU according to the data received :
To synchronise fuel injections with respect to the position of the pistons
To recognise top dead centres
To determine misfires
Description
"Hall effect" sensor .
The camshaft sensor provides a square signal for the injection ECU .
Electrical features
Allocation of the connector channels :
Channel 1 : +5 volts supply
Channel 2 : Signal
Channel 3 : Earth
The voltage slots are between 0 and 5 volts .
Signal emitted :
Presence of metal earth opposite the sensor : 0 Volts
Absence of metal earth opposite the sensor : 5 Volts
Location
The sensor is installed on the cylinder head , facing a target driven by the camshaft .
Details
Info 22 September 2009 by Dave_Retired.
C4 - DS4 Owners
Question
Camshaft Sensor - Magneti Marelli 6lpb fuel injection
Answer
The camshaft position sensor (1115)
The camshaft sensor provides a square signal for the injection ECU .
Role of the injection ECU according to the data received :
To synchronise fuel injections with respect to the position of the pistons
To recognise top dead centres
To determine misfires
Description
"Hall effect" sensor .
The camshaft sensor provides a square signal for the injection ECU .
Electrical features
Allocation of the connector channels :
Channel 1 : +5 volts supply
Channel 2 : Signal
Channel 3 : Earth
The voltage slots are between 0 and 5 volts .
Signal emitted :
Presence of metal earth opposite the sensor : 0 Volts
Absence of metal earth opposite the sensor : 5 Volts
Location
The sensor is installed on the cylinder head , facing a target driven by the camshaft .
Details
Info 22 September 2009 by Dave_Retired.
C4 - DS4 Owners