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Old 02-12-2011, 08:50 PM
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I have an 89 cherokee 4.0 5 speed. What does the cam position sensor do?
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Controls the timing of fuel injectors, among other things.

Do you have symptoms that make you suspect that yours is faulty?
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My distributor has an oily substance inside. I have a no start condition. I do not have spark. I have had the coil and icm checked and they check good but I do not have spark at the spark plugs or coil. I have changed the CPS. I have injector pulse and fuel at the rail. See picture. Thanks
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The cam sensor can fail in a certain way that inhibits spark. Not common, but I've seen it.

Because of that, I would test your cam sensor. You'll need a meter and a manual with the procedure.
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