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08-09-2015, 06:27 AM

pocketmaster

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Just FYI

Just replaced my son's Camshaft Position Sensor...05 MCS....started up great....ran awesome....next day had a strange lob to its idle....went back over my work.....if THIS grounding bolt is loose it'll cause all kinds of wierd stuff!!

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08-09-2015, 07:25 AM

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Good to know! Thanks for sharing.

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08-11-2015, 01:06 AM

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Good to know! Thanks for sharing.

Ditto

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08-11-2015, 07:36 AM

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Yep we talked about it here, some people bust the mounts.

https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...n-t-start.html

The older part is rubber coated. 12427792130

The newest part number is

http://www.ecstuning.com/Search/SiteSearch/12427792130/

If the post is damaged or the terminals are not clean and bolted down secure you will have no starts and electrical issues.

Also when some people replace there belts / engine mount / or purge valve they forget to reconnect this.

Thanks for the heads up.