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1999 Porsche 996 not recognizing cam sensors

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YOUR RESEARCH1999 Porsche 996 not recognizing cam sensors

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Replace cam sensor

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Maybe replace the cam sensor.
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Replace cam sensor

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Maybe replace the cam sensor.
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POST 1 / ORIGINAL POSTEROriginal post

Took my car to the local shop and the guy hooked the computer and he told me that it was not recognizing cam sensors he told me he was amazed that it was still running it runs smooth sometimes and other times it will run rough check engine light comes on after about 5 miles if anybody has any idea how to fix it or what is going on with it I would appreciate the help . If you knouw somebody that is good with these cars in the San Jose area please let me know I would prefer to deal with someone that has a small shop or works out of their house thank you

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Maybe replace the cam sensor. Here is an old post that might help: https://rennlist.com/forums/996-foru...-bank-1-a.html

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Got to a mechanic that has the proper scan tool.

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