V6 3.0 Camshaft timing - open circuit

[JJ.]

Hey guys,

This problem just occured:

Camshaft timing adj. Bank2 (n208)
P1536 - 004 - Open circuit

I just thought it was a bad sensor, but since I have a spare engine I swapped the sensors, after the first swap the problem was still there, swapped it for another one, still there.

I can't figure out what to do now, must be something to do with the wiring im afraid?
All the other camshaft sensors are oke, just this one throws a code.
I have the check engine light on and the car slightly vibrates when running stationary.

It's a FWD automatic 3.0 V6 cabriolet.

Can anyone point me into the right direction? Im not very good with this electric stuff..




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[JJ.]

No one?


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[john_gonzo]

... must be something to do with the wiring im afraid?

I agree. That sensor wiring (below the coolant reservoir) gets a lot of heat from the catalytic converter below. As a next step, I suggest inspecting that wiring. The plastic tubing that it runs through is probably very brittle. Or gone.