Starter or Cam position sensor?

[KennyM]

I am writing this for my father-inlaw. He also has a 99 Ram. His Starter or Cam position sensor is bad? Can not remember excactly what it is called. Anyway, I know it is a 60 dollar part, and do not want him to get ripped of on the install. Can this be easily done at home with little engine knowledge?? If so where is it located and what tools do I need. I know very little about cars and trucks, but fix stuff for a living.



Thanks



Ken

 

[Marco]

If you're talking about the Crankshaft Position Sensor, it's on the engine block behind the starter. To change it you need to remove the starter.



If you're talking about the Camshaft Position Sensor, it's under the VP on the front of the engine. Changing that one is harder. I think the only way to reach that sensor is to remove the VP-44...

Hope this helps.

Marco