Camshaft Position Sensor Replacement Cost

To replace a camshaft position sensor, you can expect to pay anywhere from $95 to $200. Parts alone will run about $25 to $100. Labor costs will be in the range of $70 to $100 for professional replacement.

Expect to pay more if you have a luxury vehicle or are having your local car dealership perform the replacement. There will also be additional fees and taxes added on to these costs as well.

Can You Replace a Camshaft Position Sensor Yourself?

Yes. This is one of those jobs that almost anyone can do and is an easy way to save yourself the minimum labor fee (often close to $100) that a repair shop or dealership will charge you. It should take about 5-10 minutes to replace it.

How to Replace a Camshaft Position Sensor

Disconnect the negative battery cable.

Locate the sensor. It’s usually on the top, front, or rear part of the engine. It will likely have a 2-3 wire connector attached.

Release the tab on the sensor to disconnect the wires from the sensor.

Remove the mounting bolt which attaches the sensor to the engine. It’s usually an 8mm or 10mm bolt.

Pull the sensor off with a slight twist.

Apply a bit of engine oil to the o-ring of the new senor.

Install the new camshaft position sensor and secure with the mounting bolt.

Reconnect the wire connector to the sensor.

Reconnect the negative battery terminal.

Tip

When you bring your vehicle in to a dealership or repair shop for routing service or a tune-up, the mechanic won’t normally inspect the camshaft position sensor if they are not asked to.

If you have experienced any of the warning signs listed above, let them know you think it may be the camshaft position sensor. This will allow them to quickly inspect the camshaft position sensor to determine whether it’s causing these problems.