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

Chappy KC

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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?
 
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 :thumbup:
 
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.
 
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
 
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.
 
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.
 
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.
 
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Where on the :spyder2: is this sensor located??? I'll assume ( I hate to do that ) that it's on the cylinder head on the left side.
 
It's actually on the right side just a little ahead and inboard of the oil filter canister. See the picture below.
 

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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.
 
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. ......:thumbup:
 
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.
 
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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.
 
Parts are still Being BO

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