Need to replace Camshaft Position Sensor, on back-order. Can I Repair?

[Chappy KC]

I would like to replace mine but it seems they are on back order until October 2021. I'm just wondering if it's possible to repair the one I have? There is some oil on it. Any thoughts?

[BLUEKNIGHT911]

I would like to replace mine but it seems they are on back order until October 2021. I'm just wondering if it's possible to repair the one I have? There is some oil on it. Any thoughts?

Have you checked with all the after-market vendors ... like cheapcycleparts etc... ....Mike

[Chappy KC]

BlueKnight...Yes. CheapCycleParts say it may be here 14 Oct. Shops in my area say the same. However it does appear that many CanAm ORV's use the same item.

[bcer960]

but it seems they are on back order until October 2021.

It doesn't surprise me that they are out of stock. It seems that most that are in 16/17 bikes all failed at about the same time. I personally know of 11 bikes that failed within months of each other

[malibu_dan]

Call a dealer you trust. If they don't have the part in inventory, ask them to pull up the list of dealerships that have the part in stock. I drove an hour and picked one up thanks to my usual dealer doing the part search for me.

[JayBros]

According to my service manual other than having a multimeter to test the camshaft position sensor there is not much one can do to repair it. It's a test and replace if out of spec item.

[Chappy KC]

According to my service manual other than having a multimeter to test the camshaft position sensor there is not much one can do to repair it. It's a test and replace if out of spec item.

Thanks JayBros for that info. Figured as much.

[msawdust]

How many miles on these bikes when they fail?

[larryd]

My 2014 RTS has close to 40,000 miles, still on the the original...But I do carry a NEW spare...larryd

[Lew L]

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Where on the is this sensor located??? I'll assume ( I hate to do that ) that it's on the cylinder head on the left side.

[JayBros]

It's actually on the right side just a little ahead and inboard of the oil filter canister. See the picture below.

[Lew L]

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Thank you sir. I just may order one to keep on hand.

[Chappy KC]

How many miles on these bikes when they fail?

msawdust...Generally by 28k miles. Mine has just about 23k.

[T.P.]

Here we go!! The part Number 420664049 is the 4th part # for this cam sensor. most BRP units have it, From the Spyder's to OHV's and SEA DOO'S and SKI DOO'S
My dealer has 2 special ordered for me but pointed me to one in the middle of Wisconsin, SPOKEN FOR, so I'm # 3 on the list for that one.

The sensor fault code is PO340 and your Spyder will go into Limp mode. I rode mine 400+ miles home at regular speeds last year

T.P.

[BLUEKNIGHT911]

msawdust...Generally by 28k miles. Mine has just about 23k.

Well NOW I'm nervous .... I have 66,000 miles and mines still; OK .... .....Mike

[PMK]

Well NOW I'm nervous .... I have 66,000 miles and mines still; OK .... .....Mike

Could be wrong, but like DESS they fixed what was not broken. Typically the 2015 but more so 16 & 17 have had issues.

[Little Blue]

I would like to replace mine but it seems they are on back order until October 2021. I'm just wondering if it's possible to repair the one I have? There is some oil on it. Any thoughts?

Camshaft Position Sensor........

So have you received the parts?
Did you install it?
How many miles do you have on your Spyder?
Always trying to stay ahead of the problems.

Thank You for your Inputs. ......

[PMK]

Was reading on the FB group, apparently there is now aftermarket versions of these sensors, but oem is superior.

Have not dealt with this myself, merely sharing information.

[spyder01]

I got 20k out of mine on a 17rtl.Drove 500 miles home bc no dealer nearby had one.I got mine from cheapcycleparts.com.

[Little Blue]

So did you make the necessary repairs?
Or was the issue repaired by the Dealer? ......

[Little Blue]

I got 20k out of mine on a 17rtl.Drove 500 miles home bc no dealer nearby had one.I got mine from cheapcycleparts.com.

Who made the repairs?

[T.P.]

I put one in for a friend yesterday, It's a tight fit to get at it. 8mm open end-box end wrench, had to use both ends.

T.P.

12-2-21 UPDATE, Just located 1 sensor in Canada that will be the spare.

Going to be a trick to get it into the US
Canadian Can Am dealers cant ship into the US

WSM 004-520 Is the after market sensor that will work, But you will have to install yourself.

T.P.

[Little Blue]

Just curious if there are any updates about the 'Camshaft Sensor'.
Anyone have more information about the sensor's?

Thanks in advance. .....

[larryd]

Just curious if there are any updates about the 'Camshaft Sensor'.
Anyone have more information about the sensor's?

Thanks in advance. .....

Maybe PMK could offer some more information on the aftermarket alternative???

[PMK]

Maybe PMK could offer some more information on the aftermarket alternative???

I have no specifics on what others have used. Suggest those needing replacements research for more info on FB.

Seems these failures are becoming more common on certain year machines.