Yaris Camshaft Sensor Error

I'm having a nightmare with my 2017 Toyota Yaris diesel. It's got about 75k km on the clock. Lately, it's been starting really rough, sometimes stalling at idle, and the check engine light is constantly on. I scanned it, and it's throwing a camshaft sensor error. I'm suspecting it's something to do with the encoder wheel on the camshafts maybe being faulty. Has anyone else had this?

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Dude, I had almost the exact same thing happen with my Yaris! Rough starts, stalling… drove me nuts. I didn't get a code reader on it, but it sounds super similar. Have you checked the wiring to the sensor? Sometimes it's just a loose or corroded connection.

Thanks for the reply! I did check the wiring, and it looks okay visually, but I haven't tested it with a multimeter yet. Was your issue definitely the camshaft sensor, or did it turn out to be something else?

Yeah, after messing around with it for ages, I took it to a workshop, and they said it was the camshaft sensor and, apparently, the encoder wheel was the actual issue. They said it's a common fault. Honestly, I was just happy to get it sorted. Cost me about 700€ though!

Right, that's what I feared. Thanks for confirming! Looks like I'm heading to the mechanic. Just got the quote: 695€. Ouch. At least I know what I'm in for!

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