At start up the CTS is the dominate sensor and allows with other criteria the PCM to drop into closed loop, if the CTS is not functioning correctly you may experiance poor performance and a check engine light, but should not prevent engine starting. A more likely suspect would be the camshaft sensor.

 

picked up the sensor slick suggested , and guess what it was a perfect fit, im goin to finish installing it today, that was the only factor in not letting my car start, so gonn a instal it and let u guys know.. thanx guys youve been a great hepl belive me!

 

I think I have the same issue.With my 95 3.4 v6.what size socket did you use to take sensor off?Did you ever get your running correctly?

 

i think it was 5/8, socket, but yeah i did replace it, and same **** no start, totally frustrated, this was the only factor when my car wasnt working, now ive replaced it and it wont start now, so im having my friend do a complete diagnostic on it, dont knw why it wont start, temp guage doenst go all out of wack anymore but the car wont start sheez.

 

check the wiring harness to the cam sensor. should be just under the temp sensor. it may be that you were moving the wires to it and causing the temp recovery.

 

gzilla95 your not alone,read all these comments.And my 95 3.4 is doing the same.new plugs,wires,belt tention,icm,coil packs,fuel filter,Checked fuel pressure,oil change,cad not glowing at dark.Problem=warm up for 5-15.After that point get ready to take off and stalls BEFORE I SHIFT INTO DRIVE.restarts with strong but boggs alittle also.But it restarts with same issue.If i go to drive i dont feel confindent so park it.its an obd1 system, only able to look for opens and shorts in some of the systems.Seems like a fuel issue of some sort.Thx for socket size tho ill hunt one up.Do you Know the sensor to the right of thermostat????Whats that called?thanks and good luck

 

hey craby , thats the sensor right behind the waterpump right, kind of below the temp sensor? u may be right. ill check today,

 

yeah m samuels my car does the same thing , im going to take crabys advice about the cam shaft wiring harness

 

yep the camshaft position sensor is right beside the thermostat housing. one little bolt holds it in.

 

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