Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor
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Camshaft position sensor is used for timing pulsing of fuel injectors. Camshaft sensor signal is also used by Coil On Plug (COP) engines to determine firing of ignition coils. See CAMSHAFT POSITION (CMP) SENSOR or CMP SYNCHRONIZER under FUEL SYSTEM (GASOLINE ENGINES) .