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Spectra Premium S10186 Engine Camshaft Position Sensor
Spectra PremiumPart # S10186
Spectra Premium S10186 Engine Camshaft Position Sensor
57 Reviews
$29.99
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3-year warranty
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Fits 2002-2004 Nissan Pathfinder
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Vehicle: Nissan
Item LocatedUnited States
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S10186, CAM458, 714619, 715167, 714745, EC0154, PC458T, PC458, 
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item #1000YVXV
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Beck/Arnley 180-0592 Engine Camshaft Position Sensor
Beck/ArnleyPart # 180-0592
Beck/Arnley 180-0592 Engine Camshaft Position Sensor
4.718 Reviews
$54.99
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3-year warranty
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Fits 2015-2018 Chevrolet City Express, 2007-2008 Nissan Versa, 2007-2012 Nissan Sentra, 2009-2012 Nissan Versa, 2009-2014 Nissan Cube, 2013-2016 Nissan Sentra, 2013-2020 Nissan NV200, 2017-2019 Nissan Rogue, 2017-2019 Nissan Sentra, 2018-2019 Nissan Kicks
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Vehicle: Nissan
Item LocatedUnited States
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180-0592
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Spectra Premium S10202 Engine Camshaft Position Sensor
Spectra PremiumPart # S10202
Spectra Premium S10202 Engine Camshaft Position Sensor
57 Reviews
$29.99
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3-year warranty
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Fits 2000-2003 INFINITI QX4, 2001-2001 Nissan Pathfinder
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Vehicle: Nissan
Item LocatedUnited States
Quantity1
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S10202, 714580, EC0155, PC426T, PC426, 89054246, 2132508, 237312Y510, 
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item #1000YWN9
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Spectra Premium S10114 Engine Camshaft Position Sensor
Spectra PremiumPart # S10114
Spectra Premium S10114 Engine Camshaft Position Sensor
57 Reviews
$23.99
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3-year warranty
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Fits 1996-2001 INFINITI I30, 1995-2001 Nissan Maxima
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Vehicle: Nissan
Item LocatedUnited States
Quantity1
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S10114, CAM200, 714615, EC0150, PC200T, PC200, 2132420, 6470121270831550, 
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item #1000YSQD
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Beck/Arnley 180-0491 Engine Camshaft Position Sensor
Beck/ArnleyPart # 180-0491
Beck/Arnley 180-0491 Engine Camshaft Position Sensor
4.718 Reviews
$42.99
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Fits 2002-2004 INFINITI I35, 2003-2007 INFINITI G35, 2003-2008 INFINITI FX35, 2006-2008 INFINITI M35, 2002-2006 Nissan Altima, 2002-2008 Nissan Maxima, 2003-2005 Nissan 350Z, 2003-2007 Nissan Murano, 2004-2009 Nissan Quest, 2005-2005 Nissan 350Z, 2005-2005 Nissan Xterra, 2005-2007 Nissan Pathfinder, 2005-2019 Nissan Frontier, 2006-2006 Nissan 350Z, 2006-2015 Nissan Xterra, 2008-2012 Nissan Pathfinder, 2012-2020 Nissan NV1500, 2012-2020 Nissan NV2500, 2012-2020 Nissan NV3500, 2009-2012 Suzuki Equator
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Vehicle: Nissan
Item LocatedUnited States
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180-0491
item #1000WWGL
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Beck/Arnley 180-0510 Engine Camshaft Position Sensor
Beck/ArnleyPart # 180-0510
Beck/Arnley 180-0510 Engine Camshaft Position Sensor
4.718 Reviews
$67.99
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Fits 2007-2008 INFINITI G35, 2008-2012 INFINITI EX35, 2009-2010 INFINITI M35, 2009-2012 INFINITI FX35, 2011-2012 INFINITI G25, 2012-2013 INFINITI M35h, 2013-2013 INFINITI JX35, 2014-2018 INFINITI Q50, 2014-2018 INFINITI Q70, 2014-2019 INFINITI QX60, 2016-2019 INFINITI Q50, 2017-2018 INFINITI Q60, 2019-2019 INFINITI Q60, 2007-2009 Nissan 350Z, 2007-2012 Nissan Sentra, 2007-2016 Nissan Altima, 2008-2016 Nissan Rogue, 2009-2014 Nissan Maxima, 2009-2015 Nissan Murano, 2009-2019 Nissan GT-R, 2011-2017 Nissan Quest, 2013-2013 Nissan Pathfinder, 2014-2015 Nissan Pathfinder, 2014-2015 Nissan Rogue Select, 2016-2016 Nissan Murano, 2016-2019 Nissan Maxima, 2016-2019 Nissan Pathfinder, 2017-2017 Nissan Altima, 2017-2017 Nissan Altima, 2017-2017 Nissan Rogue, 2017-2018 Nissan Altima, 2017-2019 Nissan Murano, 2018-2018 Nissan Rogue, 2019-2019 Nissan Rogue
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180-0510
item #1000X007
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2 Pcs Camshaft Position Sensor for Nissan Altima Maxima Sentra INFINITI G25
A-Premium®Part # APCPS1117
2 Pcs Camshaft Position Sensor for Nissan Altima Maxima Sentra INFINITI G25
4.753 Reviews
$39.99
$42.99
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Fits 2008 - 2012 INFINITI EX35, 2009 - 2012 INFINITI FX35, 2011 - 2012 INFINITI G25, 2008 - 2008 INFINITI G35, 2006 - 2007 INFINITI G35, 2013 - 2013 INFINITI JX35, 2009 - 2010 INFINITI M35, 2012 - 2013 INFINITI M35h, 2014 - 2019 INFINITI Q50, 2017 - 2019 INFINITI Q60, 2014 - 2018 INFINITI Q70, 2014 - 2019 INFINITI QX60, 2007 - 2009 Nissan 350Z, 2019 - 2020 Nissan Altima, 2007 - 2018 Nissan Altima, 2007 - 2008 Nissan Altima, 2010 - 2013 Nissan Altima, 2015 - 2018 Nissan Altima, 2009 - 2019 Nissan GT-R, 2011 - 2017 Nissan Juke, 2009 - 2014 Nissan Maxima, 2016 - 2019 Nissan Maxima, 2008 - 2019 Nissan Murano, 2013 - 2019 Nissan Pathfinder, 2011 - 2017 Nissan Quest, 2017 - 2019 Nissan Rogue, 2008 - 2019 Nissan Rogue, 2014 - 2015 Nissan Rogue Select, 2017 - 2020 Nissan Rogue Sport, 2017 - 2019 Nissan Sentra, 2007 - 2012 Nissan Sentra
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23731JA11A, 917-740, 917740, NI1416530
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Engine Camshaft Position Sensor for Nissan Altima Juke Rogue Sport Sentra
A-Premium®Part # APCPS272
Engine Camshaft Position Sensor for Nissan Altima Juke Rogue Sport Sentra
4.753 Reviews
$23.99
$25.99
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Fits 2008 - 2012 INFINITI EX35, 2009 - 2012 INFINITI FX35, 2011 - 2012 INFINITI G25, 2008 - 2008 INFINITI G35, 2006 - 2007 INFINITI G35, 2013 - 2013 INFINITI JX35, 2009 - 2010 INFINITI M35, 2012 - 2013 INFINITI M35h, 2014 - 2019 INFINITI Q50, 2017 - 2019 INFINITI Q60, 2014 - 2018 INFINITI Q70, 2014 - 2019 INFINITI QX60, 2007 - 2009 Nissan 350Z, 2019 - 2020 Nissan Altima, 2007 - 2018 Nissan Altima, 2007 - 2008 Nissan Altima, 2010 - 2013 Nissan Altima, 2015 - 2018 Nissan Altima, 2009 - 2019 Nissan GT-R, 2011 - 2017 Nissan Juke, 2009 - 2019 Nissan Maxima, 2008 - 2019 Nissan Murano, 2013 - 2019 Nissan Pathfinder, 2011 - 2017 Nissan Quest, 2017 - 2019 Nissan Rogue, 2008 - 2019 Nissan Rogue, 2014 - 2015 Nissan Rogue Select, 2017 - 2020 Nissan Rogue Sport, 2017 - 2019 Nissan Sentra, 2007 - 2012 Nissan Sentra
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Vehicle: Nissan
Item LocatedUnited States
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ColorBlack
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PC775, 237311KC1A, 237311KC1A, 5S12866, SU14279, PC952, EC0127, 2CAM0340
item #10035Z12
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For the 2006-2007 INFINITI G35, this part is compatible with the AWD (All Wheel Drive) models with a V6 3.5L engine.
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Spectra Premium S10368 Engine Camshaft Position Sensor
Spectra PremiumPart # S10368
Spectra Premium S10368 Engine Camshaft Position Sensor
57 Reviews
$42.99
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3-year warranty
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Fits 2009-2012 Nissan Versa, 2012-2019 Nissan March, 2013-2018 Nissan Tiida, 2013-2019 Nissan Versa, 2014-2019 Nissan Note, 2014-2019 Nissan Versa Note, 2015-2019 Nissan Micra, 2017-2018 Nissan Kicks
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Vehicle: Nissan
Item LocatedUnited States
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S10368, EC0004, PC856, 6470121270831189, SU12936, 1800742, 5S11483, 917739, 
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Spectra Premium S10367 Engine Camshaft Position Sensor
Spectra PremiumPart # S10367
Spectra Premium S10367 Engine Camshaft Position Sensor
57 Reviews
$40.99
Quantity Less than 5
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3-year warranty
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Fits 2007-2008 Nissan Versa, 2007-2012 Nissan Sentra, 2009-2012 Nissan Versa, 2009-2014 Nissan Cube, 2013-2016 Nissan Sentra, 2013-2021 Nissan NV200, 2017-2019 Nissan Sentra, 2019-2023 Nissan Kicks, 2020-2023 Nissan Sentra, 2020-2023 Nissan Versa, 2022-2023 Nissan Rogue
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Vehicle: Nissan
Item LocatedUnited States
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S10367, CAM774, EC0334, PC774, PC774T, SS11917, 6470123418315024, SU14921, 
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Walker Products 235-1444 Engine Camshaft Position Sensor
Walker ProductsPart # 235-1444
Walker Products 235-1444 Engine Camshaft Position Sensor
51 Reviews
$40.99
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3-year warranty
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Fits 2009-2012 Nissan Versa, 2013-2013 Nissan Tiida, 2013-2019 Nissan Versa, 2014-2018 Nissan Note, 2014-2019 Nissan Versa Note, 2017-2017 Nissan Kicks, 2018-2018 Nissan Tiida
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Vehicle: Nissan
Item LocatedUnited States
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235-1444, V38720198, 30883, 70571, 75171140, 917-739, CSS1357, EC0004, 
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item #1001K984
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Beck/Arnley 180-0302 Engine Camshaft Position Sensor
Beck/ArnleyPart # 180-0302
Beck/Arnley 180-0302 Engine Camshaft Position Sensor
4.718 Reviews
$67.99
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3-year warranty
90 days free return
Fits 2001-2003 INFINITI QX4, 2001-2002 Nissan Pathfinder
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Vehicle: Nissan
Item LocatedUnited States
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180-0302
item #1000WWG1
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Walker Products 235-1688 Engine Camshaft Position Sensor
Walker ProductsPart # 235-1688
Walker Products 235-1688 Engine Camshaft Position Sensor
51 Reviews
$85.99
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3-year warranty
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Fits 2019-2022 INFINITI QX50, 2022-2022 INFINITI QX55, 2011-2017 Nissan Juke, 2017-2019 Nissan Sentra, 2017-2021 Nissan Rogue Sport, 2018-2018 Nissan X-Trail, 2019-2021 Nissan Altima
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Vehicle: Nissan
Item LocatedUnited States
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235-1688, 75171126, CSS1442, EC0127, EC0212, 237311KC1A, S10438, 2CAM0340, 
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Walker Products 235-1926 Engine Camshaft Position Sensor
Walker ProductsPart # 235-1926
Walker Products 235-1926 Engine Camshaft Position Sensor
51 Reviews
$59.99
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Fits 2003-2005 Nissan Almera, 2008-2011 Nissan Urvan
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Vehicle: Nissan
Item LocatedUnited States
Quantity1
Part interchange
235-1926, XREV202, XREV571, 207854, 208018, CS0281, CS0377, 1CS513, 
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Walker Products 235-1710 Engine Camshaft Position Sensor
Walker ProductsPart # 235-1710
Walker Products 235-1710 Engine Camshaft Position Sensor
51 Reviews
$94.99
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90 days free return
Fits 2009-2013 INFINITI FX50, 2011-2013 INFINITI M56, 2011-2013 INFINITI QX56, 2014-2017 INFINITI QX70, 2014-2019 INFINITI Q70, 2014-2021 INFINITI QX80, 2015-2019 INFINITI Q70L, 2016-2019 Nissan TITAN XD, 2017-2021 Nissan TITAN, 2017-2022 Nissan Armada, 2018-2021 Nissan NV2500, 2018-2021 Nissan NV3500, 2020-2021 Nissan TITAN XD
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Vehicle: Nissan
Item LocatedUnited States
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235-1710, SU14924, CSS1429, EC0188, PC928, 237311CA1A, 237311CA1B, CSS1929, 
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Beck/Arnley 180-0509 Engine Camshaft Position Sensor
Beck/ArnleyPart # 180-0509
Beck/Arnley 180-0509 Engine Camshaft Position Sensor
4.718 Reviews
$80.99
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3-year warranty
90 days free return
Fits 2001-2003 INFINITI QX4, 2001-2002 Nissan Pathfinder, 2003-2004 Nissan Pathfinder
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Vehicle: Nissan
Item LocatedUnited States
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180-0509
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Engine Camshaft Position Sensor - Denso 196-4006
DensoPart # 196-4006
Engine Camshaft Position Sensor - Denso 196-4006
51 Reviews
$176.99
Quantity Less than 3
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Fits 2019-2020 INFINITI QX50, 2022-2022 INFINITI QX50, 2022-2022 INFINITI QX50, 2022-2023 INFINITI QX50, 2022-2023 INFINITI QX50, 2022-2023 INFINITI QX50, 2022-2023 INFINITI QX50, 2022-2023 INFINITI QX55, 2023-2023 INFINITI QX50, 2011-2016 Nissan Juke, 2017-2017 Nissan Juke, 2017-2017 Nissan Juke, 2017-2017 Nissan Juke, 2017-2017 Nissan Juke, 2017-2017 Nissan Juke, 2017-2017 Nissan Qashqai, 2017-2017 Nissan Rogue Sport, 2017-2017 Nissan Sentra, 2018-2019 Nissan Qashqai, 2018-2019 Nissan Sentra, 2018-2022 Nissan Rogue Sport, 2019-2019 Nissan Altima, 2019-2020 Nissan Altima, 2019-2023 Nissan Altima
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Item LocatedUnited States
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196-4006, CPS0050, CSS1442, 23731-1KC1A, PC952, 5S12866, SU14279, CSS1942
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Engine Camshaft Position Sensor - Denso 196-4001
DensoPart # 196-4001
Engine Camshaft Position Sensor - Denso 196-4001
51 Reviews
$74.99
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3-year warranty
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Fits 2007-2008 INFINITI G35, 2008-2012 INFINITI EX35, 2009-2010 INFINITI M35, 2009-2012 INFINITI FX35, 2011-2012 INFINITI G25, 2012-2013 INFINITI M35h, 2013-2013 INFINITI JX35, 2014-2016 INFINITI Q70, 2014-2016 INFINITI QX60, 2014-2018 INFINITI Q50, 2017-2017 INFINITI Q50, 2017-2017 INFINITI Q60, 2017-2018 INFINITI Q60, 2017-2018 INFINITI Q60, 2017-2018 INFINITI QX60, 2018-2018 INFINITI Q60, 2018-2018 INFINITI Q70, 2018-2020 INFINITI Q50, 2018-2021 INFINITI Q50, 2018-2021 INFINITI Q50, 2019-2019 INFINITI Q60, 2019-2019 INFINITI QX60, 2019-2019 INFINITI QX60, 2019-2021 INFINITI Q50, 2020-2020 INFINITI Q50, 2020-2020 INFINITI Q60, 2020-2020 INFINITI Q60, 2020-2020 INFINITI Q60, 2020-2021 INFINITI Q50, 2020-2021 INFINITI Q60, 2020-2021 INFINITI Q60, 2020-2021 INFINITI Q60, 2020-2021 INFINITI Q60, 2020-2021 INFINITI Q60, 2021-2021 INFINITI Q50, 2021-2021 INFINITI Q50, 2021-2021 INFINITI Q50, 2021-2021 INFINITI Q50, 2021-2021 INFINITI Q50, 2022-2023 INFINITI QX60, 2007-2009 Nissan 350Z, 2007-2012 Nissan Sentra, 2007-2016 Nissan Altima, 2008-2016 Nissan Rogue, 2009-2014 Nissan Maxima, 2009-2015 Nissan Murano, 2009-2017 Nissan GT-R, 2011-2017 Nissan Quest, 2013-2013 Nissan Pathfinder, 2014-2015 Nissan Pathfinder, 2014-2015 Nissan Rogue Select, 2016-2016 Nissan Maxima, 2016-2016 Nissan Murano, 2016-2016 Nissan Pathfinder, 2017-2017 Nissan Altima, 2017-2017 Nissan Altima, 2017-2017 Nissan Altima, 2017-2017 Nissan Altima, 2017-2017 Nissan Altima, 2017-2017 Nissan Altima, 2017-2017 Nissan Rogue, 2017-2018 Nissan Altima, 2017-2018 Nissan Murano, 2017-2019 Nissan Pathfinder, 2017-2019 Nissan Pathfinder, 2017-2019 Nissan Pathfinder, 2017-2019 Nissan Pathfinder, 2017-2020 Nissan Maxima, 2017-2020 Nissan Maxima, 2017-2020 Nissan Maxima, 2017-2020 Nissan Maxima, 2017-2020 Nissan Maxima, 2018-2018 Nissan GT-R, 2018-2018 Nissan GT-R, 2018-2018 Nissan GT-R, 2018-2018 Nissan GT-R, 2018-2018 Nissan Rogue, 2019-2019 Nissan Rogue, 2019-2020 Nissan Murano, 2019-2020 Nissan Murano, 2019-2020 Nissan Murano, 2019-2020 Nissan Murano, 2019-2021 Nissan GT-R, 2020-2020 Nissan Pathfinder, 2020-2020 Nissan Pathfinder, 2020-2020 Nissan Pathfinder, 2020-2020 Nissan Pathfinder, 2021-2023 Nissan Maxima, 2021-2023 Nissan Murano, 2022-2022 Nissan Pathfinder, 2023-2023 Nissan GT-R, 2023-2023 Nissan Pathfinder, 2023-2023 Nissan Pathfinder, 2023-2023 Nissan Pathfinder, 2023-2023 Nissan Pathfinder, 2023-2023 Nissan Pathfinder, 2023-2023 Nissan Pathfinder
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Item LocatedUnited States
Quantity1
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196-4001, CSS1275, CPS0236, CPS0032, 23731-JA11B, 23731-JA11A, PC775, 5S11485, 
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Camshaft Position Sensor for Nissan Altima 2002-2006 Sentra 2000-2004 Frontier
A-Premium®Part # APCPS369
Camshaft Position Sensor for Nissan Altima 2002-2006 Sentra 2000-2004 Frontier
4.753 Reviews
$21.99
$23.99
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3-year warranty
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Fits 2020 - 2021 Nissan NV1500, 2009 - 2012 Suzuki Equator, 2010 - 2012 Nissan Xterra, 2014 - 2021 Nissan NV2500, 2005 - 2007 Nissan Pathfinder, 2006 - 2008 INFINITI M35, 2002 - 2004 INFINITI I35, 2013 - 2020 Nissan NV3500, 2003 - 2008 INFINITI FX35, 2005 - 2020 Nissan Frontier, 2006 - 2008 Nissan Maxima, 2006 - 2007 INFINITI G35, 2003 - 2005 INFINITI G35, 2008 - 2012 Nissan Pathfinder, 2005 - 2009 Nissan Xterra, 2003 - 2007 Nissan Murano, 2003 - 2005 Nissan Maxima, 2004 - 2009 Nissan Quest, 2002 - 2002 Nissan Maxima, 2012 - 2012 Nissan NV2500, 2013 - 2015 Nissan Xterra, 2013 - 2013 Nissan NV2500, 2012 - 2019 Nissan NV1500, 2001 - 2004 Nissan Sentra, 2020 - 2020 Nissan Frontier, 2006 - 2006 Nissan Altima, 2000 - 2000 Nissan Sentra, 2003 - 2006 Nissan 350Z, 2002 - 2005 Nissan Altima
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Item LocatedUnited States
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ColorBlack
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237316J906, PC460, PC460T
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Walker Products 235-1732 Engine Camshaft Position Sensor
Walker ProductsPart # 235-1732
Walker Products 235-1732 Engine Camshaft Position Sensor
51 Reviews
$339.99
Quantity Less than 4
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Fits 1983-1983 Nissan Pulsar, 1983-1987 Nissan Pulsar NX, 1988-1989 Nissan Pulsar NX, 1990-1990 Nissan Pulsar NX
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Item LocatedUnited States
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235-1732, SU4008, CSS905, EH0102, PC25, 2373185M10, CSS505, 31-S5405, 
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The camshaft position sensor (CMP sensor) plays a key role in a modern internal combustion engine. It monitors the position and speed of the camshaft, which controls the opening and closing of the engine's intake and exhaust valves.

Location: The camshaft position sensor is typically located near the camshaft in the engine's cylinder head or valve cover. Its exact location may vary depending on the vehicle's make and model.

Function: The CMP sensor's primary function is to monitor the position and speed of the camshaft. It sends this information to the engine control unit (ECU) or engine control module (ECM). The ECU uses this data to determine the optimal timing for fuel injection and ignition, ensuring efficient engine operation.

Types of CMP Sensors

Hall Effect Sensor: Many CMP sensors use the Hall effect principle, which generates a voltage signal based on the camshaft's position.

Magnetic Pickup Sensor: Some vehicles use a magnetic pickup sensor that generates a voltage signal as the camshaft's lobes pass by it.

Symptoms of a bad camshaft position sensor

A failing or faulty camshaft position sensor (CMP sensor) can lead to various symptoms and issues in your vehicle's engine performance. Recognizing these symptoms can help diagnose and address the problem in a timely manner. Check the following:

  • Check engine light: Illuminates on the dashboard due to sensor malfunction.
  • Poor engine performance: Results in rough idling, stalling, and power loss.
  • Misfires: Causes engine misfires, vibrations, and reduced power.
  • Starting issues: Leads to hard starting or no start conditions.
  • Fuel efficiency: Decreases fuel efficiency and increased consumption.
  • Timing problems: Disrupts engine timing, causing erratic operation.
  • Loss of OBD-II data: Affects diagnostic data and troubleshooting.
  • Emissions increase: Raises emissions levels and compliance concerns.
  • Transmission impact: This may affect automatic transmission shifting.

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