Fishcop Posted 8August, 2021 Report Share Posted 8August, 2021 Hi All I'm getting one of those occasional "bank 2 camshaft" error codes when I scan my engine. I've cleared it twice, but it comes back. Homework indicates there is a good chance it's just a wiring issue as the hall effect sensors don't fail too often (but they are a cheap replacement @ $150). Bank 2 is driver side at the front - but there's a heap of ancillaries to get through to get to the sensor. I'm wondering if anyone else has had a similar issue and whether there's a tips/tricks? Ta Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter M Posted 8August, 2021 Report Share Posted 8August, 2021 What's the actual error code it is giving you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fishcop Posted 8August, 2021 Author Report Share Posted 8August, 2021 1 hour ago, Peter M said: What's the actual error code it is giving you? Hi Peter, it's showing P0348 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fishcop Posted 15August, 2021 Author Report Share Posted 15August, 2021 A little update... Bank 2 is the right side of the engine (looking at it from the back) or RHD driver side. And the sensor is at the gearbox end. I say this as half the material I found had different meanings for "driver side" and what people consider the "front" of the engine. Pulled the sensor (that's a fun job - so pleased I bought the mechpro low profile ratchet) - make sure you fish out the O ring too. I followed some Youtube demos on how to test a hall effect sensor (3 wire) using just a multimeter. Pretty sure I found my sensor worked only intermittently, which would back up the code being thrown. In any case it's sufficient doubt to warrant purchasing a replacement - it's a standard Bosch unit found across a lot of euro cars and priced around $120 delivered from one of the online shops, so a new one is ordered. So prior to my coil packs failing earlier in the year, there was a very minor and intermittent "lope" when the engine idled - I put this down to a coil, and solved with the replacement 997 units as recommended by Porsche. But I'm reading that a failed camshaft phase sensor can also upset the DME from keeping the engine tuned right - I'll be interested to see whether I notice any real difference from what I think is a pretty well running engine. 911CSR, Peter M, Rod C and 4 others 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fishcop Posted 23August, 2021 Author Report Share Posted 23August, 2021 Holy Shit! I replaced the Hall Effect sensor (phase sensor) on bank 2 and cleared all codes. Took it for a run, and the difference was astonishing... Clearly this sensor hasn't worked during my ownership, so the car's DME has been managing the engine on a 'safety curve' and holding the VarioCams at a constant setting. Now the car is obviously adjusting the cams through the rev range and I 'feel' like I just scored an extra 50hp low down 2-4k and another 20hp running out to 6k. I'm stoked! Running the scanner over the engine and there are no more error codes. Woot woot. Naldz88, 911CSR, st3ve and 6 others 8 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve996 Posted 23August, 2021 Report Share Posted 23August, 2021 That’s a win! 👍 Fishcop 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luzzo Posted 23August, 2021 Report Share Posted 23August, 2021 5 hours ago, Fishcop said: Holy Shit! I replaced the Hall Effect sensor (phase sensor) on bank 2 and cleared all codes. Took it for a run, and the difference was astonishing... Great work @Fishcop. Who would have known..! Sounds like you have unleashed some hidden talent in the 4S..! Fishcop 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TwoHeadsTas Posted 23August, 2021 Report Share Posted 23August, 2021 12 hours ago, Steve996 said: That’s a win! 👍 A cheapish win even more so 🙂 Fishcop 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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