What is the difference between a crank shaft sensing unit and a camshaft sensing unit

Asked by Dgallion070651_ Mar 06, 2018 at 10:06 AM about the 2009 Kia Optima LX

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The crankshaft position sensor senses crankshaft position and the camshaft position sensor senses camshaft position. Both sensors report their information to the ECU (engine control unit). I hope you are not trying to work on your own vehicle.

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