Subaru XT Camshaft Position Sensor Replacement at your home or office.

Our mobile mechanics offer services 7 days a week. Upfront and transparent pricing.

Estimate price near me

Service Location

Customer Ratings

(2,559)

Included for free with this service

Online Booking

Mechanic comes to you

12-month / 12k-mile warranty

Free 50 point safety inspection

Our certified mobile mechanics can come to your home or office 7 days a week between 7 AM and 9 PM.

Customer Ratings

(2,559)

Camshaft Position Sensor Replacement Service

How much does a Camshaft Position Sensor Replacement cost?

On average, the cost for a Subaru XT Camshaft Position Sensor Replacement is $247 with $107 for parts and $140 for labor. Prices may vary depending on your location.

CarServiceEstimateShop/Dealer Price
1990 Subaru XTH6-2.7LService typeCamshaft Position Sensor ReplacementEstimate$734.84Shop/Dealer Price$883.40 - $1320.98
1991 Subaru XTH6-2.7LService typeCamshaft Position Sensor ReplacementEstimate$725.83Shop/Dealer Price$872.62 - $1308.88
1991 Subaru XTH4-1.8LService typeCamshaft Position Sensor ReplacementEstimate$360.95Shop/Dealer Price$416.55 - $579.16
1990 Subaru XTH4-1.8LService typeCamshaft Position Sensor ReplacementEstimate$360.95Shop/Dealer Price$416.55 - $579.16
Show example Subaru XT Camshaft Position Sensor Replacement prices

What is the Camshaft Position Sensor all about?

The camshaft position sensor monitors the position of the camshaft and reports that data to the car’s onboard computer system. This computer system works with sensors and other devices to keep the engine running. With data from the camshaft position sensor (CPS), the fuel injectors know when to fire.

When the sensor malfunctions, the computer does not know when to fire the injectors and may not fire them at all. The faulty readouts may also throw off spark timing, which will affect the car’s fuel economy. This sensor is used in conjunction with the crankshaft position sensor to control ignition timing. It is common for heat and oil leaks to cause this sensor to fail, due to where the sensor is located.

Keep in mind:

  • Damage to the camshaft position sensor is often caused by oil leaks; if this is the case, you may need another part of your car replaced or repaired.
  • When the camshaft position sensor is replaced, the alignment of the timing belt should be monitored so that no fluids leak onto the position sensor mounting area.
  • Some camshaft position sensors will need to have their software updated when they are installed.
  • Timing belts, mass air flow sensors, and crankshaft position sensors can all trigger the trouble code for the camshaft position sensor.

How it's done:

  • Scan test computer for trouble codes.
  • Pinpoint tests as per flow charts.
  • Remove and replace Crankshaft Position Sensor.
  • Clear trouble codes.
  • Check for proper operation and test drive car.

Our recommendation:

The camshaft position sensor isn’t checked in most regular services, but your vehicle has warning signs for when the sensor begins to fail. Because it sends information to the camshaft, when the sensor begins to fail your engine will begin to have trouble. Your engine may have a hard time turning on, staying on, idling, or running smoothly. Your Check Engine warning light should illuminate as well.

What common symptoms indicate you may need to replace the Camshaft Position Sensor?

  • Car stalls or does not start.
  • Car struggles to accelerate (does not maintain speed).
  • Check Engine light is on.
  • Car misfires.
  • Car stumbles or sputters on startup.
  • Car runs poorly or runs rough.

How important is this service?

The camshaft position sensor provides valuable information about the camshaft position to the computer management system. The computer system uses the information from the position sensor to determine when to inject more fuel. Without the sensor’s information, the computer won’t inject fuel properly, and your vehicle will stall or sputter.

Fast and easy service at your home or office

Backed by 12-month, 12.000-mile guarantee


Meet some of our expert Subaru mechanics

Real customer reviews from Subaru owners like you.

Excellent Rating

(2,559)

Rating Summary
2,439
64
18
10
28
2,439
64
18
10
28

Marco

30 years of experience
329 reviews
Marco
30 years of experience
Subaru Outback H4-2.5L - Camshaft Position Sensor - Chino, California
Was punctual (early is always better!), very courteous and open to explain part of the process or questions I had.

Russell

25 years of experience
356 reviews
Russell
25 years of experience
Subaru Outback H4-2.5L - Camshaft Position Sensor - Portland, Oregon
I swear, every time we interact with Russell, he just gets better and better. He's always very communicative, transparent about costs and timelines, and is always so respectful. We never want another mechanic!

Kenneth

21 years of experience
870 reviews
Kenneth
21 years of experience
Subaru WRX STI H4-2.5L Turbo - Pre-purchase Car Inspection - Long Beach, California
Knowledgeable and thorough.

Trung

13 years of experience
412 reviews
Trung
13 years of experience
Subaru Forester H4-2.5L - Brake Pads Replacement (Front) - San Jose, California
Excellent service!! This is the way to go.

Excellent Rating

(2,559)

Rating Summary
2,439
64
18
10
28
2,439
64
18
10
28
Number of Subaru services completed
28149+
services done by our mechanics
TOTAL NUMBER OF EXPERT Subaru MECHANICS
800+
experts on our platform

Recent articles & questions

Symptoms of a Bad or Failing Coolant Level Sensor
If the Coolant Light stays on permanently, there is low coolant, or the engine is overheating, you may have to replace the coolant level sensor.
Bad Throttle Position Sensor (TPS) Symptoms
Find vehicle issues early by learning the symptoms of a bad throttle position sensor. Catch a faulty TPS early with YourMechanic.
How Long Does a Coolant Level Sensor Last?
The The coolant level sensor uses a moveable float device and a reed switch that senses when the radiator has low coolant. Once the sensor detects low coolant, the driver is alerted by a light illuminated on the dashboard. The...

Check engine light on , 2012 Hyundai Sonata

Hello, a common issue with Hyundai engines is the camshaft and crank shaft position sensors failing consistently. These sensors detect where the camshaft and crankshaft are in relation to each and when they fail, the vehicle usually goes into limp...

Check Engine light is on, replaced camshaft position sensor twice, light still on 2010 Dodge Ram 1500

Hello - I don't wish to insult anyone, but there are 2 camshaft position sensors on that engine. Any chance the same sensor was replaced twice? That would certain cause the scenario you describe. If both sensors have now been...

What's a camshaft sensor do?

The camshaft position sensor (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/camshaft-position-sensor-replacement) reads a reluctor wheel on the camshaft and determines the location of the firing sequence from cylinder 1 to cylinder 6. The camshaft position sensor works in relation with the crankshaft position sensor to allow...

How can we help?

Our service team is available 7 days a week, Monday - Friday from 6 AM to 5 PM PST, Saturday - Sunday 7 AM - 4 PM PST.

1 (855) 347-2779 · hi@yourmechanic.com