How to replace the CMP sensor on Kia Spectra?

In 1996 AND 1997 MODELS, the CMP sensor is an integral component of the distributor. Replacing the CMP sensor means replacing the distributor. 1998 AND LATER MODELS: The location of the CMP sensor on four-cylinder engines (except 2.0L DOHC) is at the left end of the cylinder head close to left end of exhaust camshaft. On 2.0L DOHC engines, this sensor can be found in right rear corner of cylinder head down towards intake camshaft. For 2.7L V6 engines, it is placed on a backwards slant at top point end right edge closest side its bore backwards facing up pointing down topmost opposite side front part instead below lower section aside from complete apart behind. Disconnect electrical connector for CMP sensor. Depress release tab and pull off connector for CMP sensor electrical connector.To have it disengaged from cylinder assembly, remove two mounting bolts from it, put aside noise suppressor and get rid of it (1.8L DOHC four-cylinder engines). Remove CMP sensor mounting bolts, set them aside with noise suppressor and get rid of one.Looking inside may require careful insertion into opening while removing assembly as well.The presence or absence damaged hardened rubber ring being checked before disassembling must be addressed if required.Remounting is done just as removal procedure was completed.Don't forget to secure the noise suppressor to the cylinder head with the rear CMP sensor mounting bolt, and be sure to tighten the CMP sensor mounting bolts securely.

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Kia Spectra CAMSHAFT Position Sensor
Part Number: 3935023910
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- Other Name: Sensor-Top Dead Center(Hall); Camshaft Sensor
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- 2003-2009 Kia Spectra | High Grade, Middle Grade | 2.0L, 2.0L - Beta | 4 Door Sedan, 5 Door Sedan, Sedan - 4Door 5P
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Part Number: 3935023700
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- Other Name: Sensor-Top Dead Center(Hall)
- Replaced by: 3935023910
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Kia's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2003-2009 Kia Spectra | High Grade, Middle Grade | 2.0L, 2.0L - Beta | 4 Door Sedan, 5 Door Sedan, Sedan - 4Door 5P
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Kia Spectra CAMSHAFT Position Sensor
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- Other Name: Sensor-Top Dead Center(Hall)
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- 2000-2004 Kia Spectra | Low Grade, Middle Grade | 1.8L | 4 Door Sedan, 5 Door Sedan
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Kia Spectra Engine Camshaft Position Sensor
Part Number: 0K01118131
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- Other Name: Sensor-Phase; Camshaft Position Sensor
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- Replaces: 0K0111813X
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- 2000-2004 Kia Spectra | Low Grade, Middle Grade | 1.8L | 5 Door Sedan

Kia Spectra Camshaft Position Sensor

The Kia Spectra Camshaft Position Sensor ensures that your engine runs smoothly by replacing the engine computer's guesses about when each injector should fire by telling it exactly when each should fire. Close to the camshaft or tucked behind the cylinder head, this Camshaft Position Sensor monitors the position and speed of the camshaft and relays the information to the engine control module to ensure fuel pulses and spark occur in the correct order to prevent stumbles and stalls. In fact, once during each engine cycle, the Camshaft Position Sensor performs a timing verification. Across production years, the basic Hall-effect Camshaft Position Sensor remained the standard, which worked alongside the crank sensor to keep pistons aligned with valves at startup and on the go, providing drivers with steady idle, crisp acceleration, and accurate readings of rpm. Some Kia powertrains locate the unit above the cam gear while some Spectra engines bolt it closer to the block, but the method of sensing remains the same. Earlier versions of Spectra and later examples of Spectra sedan have the same single style, so the differences are largely mounting spots. When the Camshaft Position Sensor fails, a Kia may crank without catching or it may die suddenly, making regular checks a necessity for every Kia owner.

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Q: How to replace the CMP sensor on Kia Spectra?
A:
In 1996 AND 1997 MODELS, the CMP sensor is an integral component of the distributor. Replacing the CMP sensor means replacing the distributor. 1998 AND LATER MODELS: The location of the CMP sensor on four-cylinder engines (except 2.0L DOHC) is at the left end of the cylinder head close to left end of exhaust camshaft. On 2.0L DOHC engines, this sensor can be found in right rear corner of cylinder head down towards intake camshaft. For 2.7L V6 engines, it is placed on a backwards slant at top point end right edge closest side its bore backwards facing up pointing down topmost opposite side front part instead below lower section aside from complete apart behind. Disconnect electrical connector for CMP sensor. Depress release tab and pull off connector for CMP sensor electrical connector.To have it disengaged from cylinder assembly, remove two mounting bolts from it, put aside noise suppressor and get rid of it (1.8L DOHC four-cylinder engines). Remove CMP sensor mounting bolts, set them aside with noise suppressor and get rid of one.Looking inside may require careful insertion into opening while removing assembly as well.The presence or absence damaged hardened rubber ring being checked before disassembling must be addressed if required.Remounting is done just as removal procedure was completed.Don't forget to secure the noise suppressor to the cylinder head with the rear CMP sensor mounting bolt, and be sure to tighten the CMP sensor mounting bolts securely.