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Old Aug 9, 2015 | 06:27 AM
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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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Old Aug 9, 2015 | 07:25 AM
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Good to know! Thanks for sharing.
 
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Old Aug 11, 2015 | 01:06 AM
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Originally Posted by Mib4840
Good to know! Thanks for sharing.
Ditto
 
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Old Aug 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.
 
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