Help wanted for non-mechanical (but quite handy) Freelander owner. No money, mechanical neighbour in hospital. Problem with Y-reg V6 Freelander. Research suggests cam sensor and says it's easy to change. Can someone confirm that it is (easy)? And point me to it - pic with an arrow would be great! I know it sounds thick, but I just need a few directions. Can't afford (and don't trust) main dealer.

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Camshaft position sensor (CMP they call it in rave) is located a few inches to the right of the yella oil filler cap. Take orf the big acustic cover on top of yer engine to see it. Looks like it bolts in. Never done anything wiff one before. If yer does as hat man ses, un downloads the rave disk, you'll find a bible on how ta fix yer v6 Freelander. The rave disk ses:

The CMP sensor is located on top of the engine on the camshaft cover. This sensor is a Hall effect sensor producing one pulse for every camshaft revolution. The CMP sensor is only used on start up to synchronise the ECM programme with the CKP signal. This is to identify number one cylinder for correct injection timing. Once this has been achieved the input from the CMP sensor is no longer used in any of the ECM strategies.

Electrical input to the CMP sensor is supplied via the main relay located in engine compartment fuse box. One output is sensor earth, the other is the signal output to the ECM.

In the event of a CMP sensor signal failure the engine will crank but will not start.

Thank you - found it, messed about with it, made matters worse, so think I'm in the right area! Will buy new sensor and try that.

good luck!