Kia Sorento: Camshaft Position Sensor (CMPS) Specifications. Camshaft Position Sensor (CMPS) Description and Operation

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Camshaft Position Sensor (CMPS) Specifications

Specification

Description

•	Camshaft Position Sensor (CMPS) is a hall sensor, which detects the camshaft position by using a hall element.

•	It is synchronized with Crankshaft Position Sensor (CKPS) and detects the piston position of each cylinder which cannot be detected by the CKPS.

•	The two CMPS are installed on engine head cover of bank 1 and 2 (intake, exhaust) respectively and use a target wheel installed on the camshaft.

•	The CMPS is a hall-effect type sensor.

•	As the target wheel passes the Hall sensor, the magnetic field changes in the sensor.

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