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Old 11-12-2012, 06:10 PM   #1 (permalink)
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Default Where is the camshaft position sensor on the 3.0 H6?

I have a 2002 outback that has begun idling horribly, dying occasionally, losing power (as in, push the gas pedal and absolutely nothing happens).

This is very intermittent.

I replaced the fuel filter and it was fine for a day, but now the problem has returned and I'm getting error code p0340.

I want to check the camshaft position sensor, but I can't find it. I know what it's supposed to look like, but it's hiding. Can somebody PLEASE take a picture of their engine and circle the **** thing or something for me? Or at least describe it for me?

Also, when I ohm check it, what should the value be?

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It's on the right hand head, under the metal cover above the valve cover.

Looks to be towards the rear.

I think 0340 means completely bad sensor or broken wire.
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Here's a location
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I've spent the last hour searching and searching... still can't find it.

Can anyone snap a picture for me? What am i missing here???
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Sorry, assumed a 2.5. Just noticed H6.
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GOT IT!

Where did you get that image from? I can't find the manual online for the h6 3.0.

I'd like to download it myself so I don't have to bother people for silly things like images.
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I have access to AllData and Mitchell ON Demand. Both are subscription sites.

As far as a manual, http://phantomotaku.com/SVX/011822-MSA5P0631C.pdf . Its a Service Manual for the H6, tear down and assembly.

Anything that is not there, either PlaimOM or myself can upload images for diagrams and diagnostics.
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I have a used OEM sensor I'd like to sell. I replaced the one on my 03' trying to resolve an issue and it wasn't the sensor. I left the new one in and don't need the original one.

I didn't have error codes but had similar issues to your car and had to replace the fuel pump assembly.

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