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Old 03-01-2015, 02:21 PM   #1
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A Porsche diagnostic computer or a Durametric cable can check the cam deviation values.

A dealer would have the computer; independent shops and local Porsche people may have a Durametric cable in your area.

The risk here is whether you should run your engine or not. Did you get a CEL after the problem started? If not, that's a hopeful sign. If you did, was it flashing. If it was flashing, shut the car down immediately and tow it somewhere for further diagnostics.
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Starting by replacing the camshaft position sensor in bank 2 today. We'll go from there.
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Don't throw parts at it, diagnose it.
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Don't throw parts at it, diagnose it.
It pulled a code for the sensor too. I was thinking that the sensor being bad could cause all kinds of other problems too. even if it doesn't solve the problem, it needed to be replaced anyways.
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