Lexus UX Camshaft Sensor Issue

Hi, I have a 2020 Lexus UX with a gasoline engine and I'm experiencing some issues. The car starts poorly, sometimes stalls at idle, and the check engine light is on. The scanner says it's a camshaft sensor issue. Anyone else had this?

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Sounds familiar! I had similar problems with my old Opel Insignia a few years back. Same symptoms – rough start, stalling, and that dreaded check engine light. Turned out to be a faulty crankshaft sensor. But the camshaft sensor can be the problem as well. Do you have any idea what the encoder wheel on the camshafts is doing?

The encoder wheel? No, I haven't checked that. Is it hard to get to? What should I be looking for exactly?

It's not the easiest thing to get to, and you'll need some tools. Honestly, based on my experience, and especially since it's related to the camshaft, I would suggest taking it to a workshop. It could save you a lot of time and potential headaches. In my case, testing the sensor with multimeter didn't lead to any results and I had to go to the workshop anyway.

Thanks for the advice! I appreciate you sharing your experience. I'll take it to my local mechanic.

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