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Does this sound like IMS failure

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YOUR RESEARCHDoes this sound like IMS failure

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Clean maf, didnt touch camshaft

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After diagnosing I changed all plugs but 4,5,6 were pretty bad, coils are new switched them anyways cleaned MAF, didnt touch camshaft

Does this sound like IMS failure
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Check camshaft deviations too

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Check for the camshaft deviations too.

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Replace camshaft

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OK I changed the Camshaft with a after market camshaft of ebay - it looked different i still tried it out - it started a little better then before but still camshaft error code

Does this sound like IMS failure

Replace plugs

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Performed · outcome unconfirmed · Original poster

After diagnosing I changed all plugs but 4,5,6 were pretty bad, coils are new switched them anyways cleaned MAF, didnt touch camshaft

Does this sound like IMS failure

Check camshaft deviations too

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Suggestion

Check for the camshaft deviations too.

Does this sound like IMS failure

Check with camshaft deviation 1

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I checked with Camshaft deviation 1 using PIWIS usb Cable and it was on 0 crk But I dont see and option for camshaft deviation 2 is that normal??

Does this sound like IMS failure
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Check camshaft deviations too

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Suggestion

Check for the camshaft deviations too.

Does this sound like IMS failure

Check with camshaft deviation 1

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Suggestion · Original poster

I checked with Camshaft deviation 1 using PIWIS usb Cable and it was on 0 crk But I dont see and option for camshaft deviation 2 is that normal??

Does this sound like IMS failure

Clean maf, didnt touch camshaft

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Performed · outcome unconfirmed · Original poster

After diagnosing I changed all plugs but 4,5,6 were pretty bad, coils are new switched them anyways cleaned MAF, didnt touch camshaft

Does this sound like IMS failure

Replace camshaft

No successful repair reported for this finding.

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Performed · outcome unconfirmed · Original poster

OK I changed the Camshaft with a after market camshaft of ebay - it looked different i still tried it out - it started a little better then before but still camshaft error code

Does this sound like IMS failure

Replace plugs

No successful repair reported for this finding.

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Performed · outcome unconfirmed · Original poster

After diagnosing I changed all plugs but 4,5,6 were pretty bad, coils are new switched them anyways cleaned MAF, didnt touch camshaft

Does this sound like IMS failure

Use piwis usb cable and it was

No successful repair reported for this finding.

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Suggestion · Original poster

I checked with Camshaft deviation 1 using PIWIS usb Cable and it was on 0 crk But I dont see and option for camshaft deviation 2 is that normal??

Does this sound like IMS failure
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POST 1 / ORIGINAL POSTEROriginal post

Is this IMS failure After diagnosing I changed all plugs but 4,5,6 were pretty bad, coils are new switched them anyways cleaned MAF, didnt touch camshaft the car still misfires / stalls makes loud / swiiissh noises etc will a bad camshaft sensor make such serious noises?

POST 2Original post

Sounds like a IMS bearing that has a failed cage. Is this a dual row bearing car? 2000 or earlier?

POST 3Original post

You can hear the spinning when you shut it off. Don't run the car. Tow the car to the shop. Hope the ims shaft hasn't snapped. To me it sounds like the bearing is letting go and it's loose on the race.

POST 4Original post

Misfires will be caused by you cam chain tensioner failing. Make sure the readings are in spec. Also the primary o2 sensors will cause the car to misfire bad A bad ims will just create engine noise I believe. I don think it would cause misfires and fouled plugs.

POST 5Original post

Check for the camshaft deviations too. It should be no more than 6 or 7 I believe. Anything more may be signs of IMS problems.

POST 6 / ORIGINAL POSTEROriginal post

OK I changed the Camshaft with a after market camshaft of ebay - it looked different i still tried it out - it started a little better then before but still camshaft error code when I unplugged the Camshaft sensor altogether it wouldnt even start also the swish / screeching sound is the pulley I ordered the OEM camshaft to make 100% sure. Now, lets say the new sensor is OK and i still get the Camshaft error code same bank what would that mean? I checked with Camshaft deviation 1 using PIWIS usb Cable and it was on 0 crk But I dont see and option for camshaft deviation 2 is that normal?? thanks

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