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Dorman 917-740 Engine Camshaft Position Sensor - Left or Right
Overview of Dorman Engine Camshaft Position Sensor 917-740
The Dorman 917-740 Engine Camshaft Position Sensor is designed to provide accurate timing signals for engine management systems. This sensor is compatible with various Nissan models, including the 350Z, Altima, GT-R, Maxima, Murano, Pathfinder, Quest, Rogue, and Sentra.
- Color: Black for easy identification and durability
- Connector Quantity: 1 female oval connector with 3 pins
- Wire Quantity: 0 (sensor designed to connect directly without additional wiring)
- Grade Type: Regular, suitable for standard engine applications
- Wiring Harness and Mounting Bracket: Not included
- Package Contents: 1 camshaft position sensor
Detailed Product Description
The Dorman 917-740 camshaft position sensor is engineered to monitor the position and rotational speed of the camshaft in Nissan engines. Its black housing and oval-shaped female connector with three pins ensure a secure and reliable electrical connection. This sensor does not include a wiring harness or mounting bracket, allowing for straightforward replacement using existing vehicle components. The regular grade type indicates it meets OEM specifications for consistent performance in everyday driving conditions.
Compatible Nissan Models and Applications
This camshaft position sensor is compatible with a range of Nissan vehicles, including the 350Z, Altima, GT-R, Maxima, Murano, Pathfinder, Quest, Rogue, and Sentra. It is designed to integrate seamlessly with the engine control systems of these models, ensuring proper timing and engine efficiency.
Common Issues Addressed by the Camshaft Position Sensor
- Engine misfires or rough idling due to incorrect camshaft timing signals
- Difficulty starting the engine or stalling
- Check Engine Light illumination related to camshaft sensor faults
- Poor fuel economy caused by improper ignition timing
- Reduced engine performance and acceleration issues
Installation Notes and Tips
Installation of the Dorman 917-740 sensor requires no additional wiring harness or mounting bracket, as it is designed to fit directly into the existing sensor location on compatible Nissan models. Ensure the engine is cool before installation and disconnect the battery to prevent electrical shorts. Carefully align the oval female connector with the vehicle’s wiring harness and secure the sensor in place according to manufacturer torque specifications.
Quality Assurance and Warranty
Dorman parts are manufactured to meet or exceed OEM standards. The 917-740 camshaft position sensor undergoes rigorous quality control to ensure reliable operation. While specific warranty details may vary, Dorman typically offers a limited warranty covering defects in material and workmanship. Refer to the product packaging or Dorman’s official documentation for exact warranty terms.
| Brand | Dorman |
| Part Number | 917-740 |
| Color | Black |
| Connector Gender | Female |
| Connector Quantity | 1 |
| Connector Shape | Oval |
| Connector/Terminal Configuration | 3 Pins |
| Grade Type | Regular |
| Mounting Bracket Included | No |
| Package Contents | 1 Camshaft Position Sensor |
| Wire Lead Included | No |
| Wire Quantity | 0 |
| Wiring Harness Included | No |
This part fits 140 vehicles. Search below:
| Year | Make | Model | Liters | Cylinders | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Nissan | Altima | 3.5L | V6 | N/A | Proper installation of the ABS Wheel Speed Sensor is crucial for optimal performance. |
| 2018 | Nissan | Altima | 2.5L | L4 | N/A | Proper installation of the ABS Wheel Speed Sensor is crucial for optimal performance. |
| 2018 | Nissan | GT-R | 3.8L | V6 | N/A | Proper installation of the ABS Wheel Speed Sensor is crucial for optimal performance. |
| 2018 | Nissan | Maxima | 3.5L | V6 | N/A | Proper installation of the ABS Wheel Speed Sensor is crucial for optimal performance. |
| 2018 | Nissan | Murano | 3.5L | V6 | N/A | Proper installation of the ABS Wheel Speed Sensor is crucial for optimal performance. |
| 2018 | Nissan | Pathfinder | 3.5L | V6 | N/A | Proper installation of the ABS Wheel Speed Sensor is crucial for optimal performance. |
| 2018 | Nissan | Rogue | 2.5L | L4 | N/A | Proper installation of the ABS Wheel Speed Sensor is crucial for optimal performance. |
| 2017 | Nissan | Altima | 3.5L | V6 | Left | Proper installation of the ABS Wheel Speed Sensor is crucial for optimal performance. |
| 2017 | Nissan | Altima | 2.5L | L4 | N/A | Proper installation of the ABS Wheel Speed Sensor is crucial for optimal performance. |
| 2017 | Nissan | Altima | 3.5L | V6 | Right | Proper installation of the ABS Wheel Speed Sensor is crucial for optimal performance. |
| 2017 | Nissan | GT-R | 3.8L | V6 | Left | Proper installation of the ABS Wheel Speed Sensor is crucial for optimal performance. |
| 2017 | Nissan | GT-R | 3.8L | V6 | Right | Proper installation of the ABS Wheel Speed Sensor is crucial for optimal performance. |
| 2017 | Nissan | Maxima | 3.5L | V6 | Left | Proper installation of the ABS Wheel Speed Sensor is crucial for optimal performance. |
| 2017 | Nissan | Maxima | 3.5L | V6 | Right | Proper installation of the ABS Wheel Speed Sensor is crucial for optimal performance. |
| 2017 | Nissan | Murano | 3.5L | V6 | Left | Proper installation of the ABS Wheel Speed Sensor is crucial for optimal performance. |
| 2017 | Nissan | Murano | 3.5L | V6 | Right | Proper installation of the ABS Wheel Speed Sensor is crucial for optimal performance. |
| 2017 | Nissan | Pathfinder | 3.5L | V6 | Left | Proper installation of the ABS Wheel Speed Sensor is crucial for optimal performance. |
| 2017 | Nissan | Pathfinder | 3.5L | V6 | Right | Proper installation of the ABS Wheel Speed Sensor is crucial for optimal performance. |
| 2017 | Nissan | Quest | 3.5L | V6 | Left | Proper installation of the ABS Wheel Speed Sensor is crucial for optimal performance. |
| 2017 | Nissan | Quest | 3.5L | V6 | Right | Proper installation of the ABS Wheel Speed Sensor is crucial for optimal performance. |
| 2017 | Nissan | Rogue | 2.5L | L4 | N/A | Proper installation of the ABS Wheel Speed Sensor is crucial for optimal performance. |
| 2016 | Nissan | Altima | 3.5L | V6 | Left | Proper installation of the ABS Wheel Speed Sensor is crucial for optimal performance. |
| 2016 | Nissan | Altima | 2.5L | L4 | N/A | Proper installation of the ABS Wheel Speed Sensor is crucial for optimal performance. |
| 2016 | Nissan | Altima | 3.5L | V6 | Right | Proper installation of the ABS Wheel Speed Sensor is crucial for optimal performance. |
| 2016 | Nissan | GT-R | 3.8L | V6 | Left | Proper installation of the ABS Wheel Speed Sensor is crucial for optimal performance. |
| 2016 | Nissan | GT-R | 3.8L | V6 | Right | Proper installation of the ABS Wheel Speed Sensor is crucial for optimal performance. |
| 2016 | Nissan | Maxima | 3.5L | V6 | Left | Proper installation of the ABS Wheel Speed Sensor is crucial for optimal performance. |
| 2016 | Nissan | Maxima | 3.5L | V6 | Right | Proper installation of the ABS Wheel Speed Sensor is crucial for optimal performance. |
| 2016 | Nissan | Murano | 3.5L | V6 | Left | Proper installation of the ABS Wheel Speed Sensor is crucial for optimal performance. |
| 2016 | Nissan | Murano | 3.5L | V6 | Right | Proper installation of the ABS Wheel Speed Sensor is crucial for optimal performance. |
| 2016 | Nissan | Pathfinder | 3.5L | V6 | Left | Proper installation of the ABS Wheel Speed Sensor is crucial for optimal performance. |
| 2016 | Nissan | Pathfinder | 3.5L | V6 | Right | Proper installation of the ABS Wheel Speed Sensor is crucial for optimal performance. |
| 2016 | Nissan | Quest | 3.5L | V6 | Left | Proper installation of the ABS Wheel Speed Sensor is crucial for optimal performance. |
| 2016 | Nissan | Quest | 3.5L | V6 | Right | Proper installation of the ABS Wheel Speed Sensor is crucial for optimal performance. |
| 2016 | Nissan | Rogue | 2.5L | L4 | N/A | Proper installation of the ABS Wheel Speed Sensor is crucial for optimal performance. |
| 2015 | Nissan | Altima | 3.5L | V6 | Left | Proper installation of the ABS Wheel Speed Sensor is crucial for optimal performance. |
| 2015 | Nissan | Altima | 2.5L | L4 | N/A | Proper installation of the ABS Wheel Speed Sensor is crucial for optimal performance. |
| 2015 | Nissan | Altima | 3.5L | V6 | Right | Proper installation of the ABS Wheel Speed Sensor is crucial for optimal performance. |
| 2015 | Nissan | GT-R | 3.8L | V6 | Left | Proper installation of the ABS Wheel Speed Sensor is crucial for optimal performance. |
| 2015 | Nissan | GT-R | 3.8L | V6 | Right | Proper installation of the ABS Wheel Speed Sensor is crucial for optimal performance. |
| 2015 | Nissan | Maxima | 3.5L | V6 | Left | Proper installation of the ABS Wheel Speed Sensor is crucial for optimal performance. |
| 2015 | Nissan | Maxima | 3.5L | V6 | Right | Proper installation of the ABS Wheel Speed Sensor is crucial for optimal performance. |
| 2015 | Nissan | Murano | 3.5L | V6 | Left | Proper installation of the ABS Wheel Speed Sensor is crucial for optimal performance. |
| 2015 | Nissan | Murano | 3.5L | V6 | Right | Proper installation of the ABS Wheel Speed Sensor is crucial for optimal performance. |
| 2015 | Nissan | Pathfinder | 3.5L | V6 | Left | Proper installation of the ABS Wheel Speed Sensor is crucial for optimal performance. |
| 2015 | Nissan | Pathfinder | 3.5L | V6 | Right | Proper installation of the ABS Wheel Speed Sensor is crucial for optimal performance. |
| 2015 | Nissan | Quest | 3.5L | V6 | Left | Proper installation of the ABS Wheel Speed Sensor is crucial for optimal performance. |
| 2015 | Nissan | Quest | 3.5L | V6 | Right | Proper installation of the ABS Wheel Speed Sensor is crucial for optimal performance. |
| 2015 | Nissan | Rogue | 2.5L | L4 | N/A | Proper installation of the ABS Wheel Speed Sensor is crucial for optimal performance. |
| 2014 | Nissan | Altima | 3.5L | V6 | Left | Proper installation of the ABS Wheel Speed Sensor is crucial for optimal performance. |
| 2014 | Nissan | Altima | 2.5L | L4 | N/A | Proper installation of the ABS Wheel Speed Sensor is crucial for optimal performance. |
| 2014 | Nissan | Altima | 3.5L | V6 | Right | Proper installation of the ABS Wheel Speed Sensor is crucial for optimal performance. |
| 2014 | Nissan | GT-R | 3.8L | V6 | Left | Proper installation of the ABS Wheel Speed Sensor is crucial for optimal performance. |
| 2014 | Nissan | GT-R | 3.8L | V6 | Right | Proper installation of the ABS Wheel Speed Sensor is crucial for optimal performance. |
| 2014 | Nissan | Maxima | 3.5L | V6 | Left | Proper installation of the ABS Wheel Speed Sensor is crucial for optimal performance. |
| 2014 | Nissan | Maxima | 3.5L | V6 | Right | Proper installation of the ABS Wheel Speed Sensor is crucial for optimal performance. |
| 2014 | Nissan | Murano | 3.5L | V6 | Left | Proper installation of the ABS Wheel Speed Sensor is crucial for optimal performance. |
| 2014 | Nissan | Murano | 3.5L | V6 | Right | Proper installation of the ABS Wheel Speed Sensor is crucial for optimal performance. |
| 2014 | Nissan | Pathfinder | 3.5L | V6 | Left | Proper installation of the ABS Wheel Speed Sensor is crucial for optimal performance. |
| 2014 | Nissan | Pathfinder | 3.5L | V6 | Right | Proper installation of the ABS Wheel Speed Sensor is crucial for optimal performance. |
| 2014 | Nissan | Quest | 3.5L | V6 | Left | Proper installation of the ABS Wheel Speed Sensor is crucial for optimal performance. |
| 2014 | Nissan | Quest | 3.5L | V6 | Right | Proper installation of the ABS Wheel Speed Sensor is crucial for optimal performance. |
| 2014 | Nissan | Rogue | 2.5L | L4 | N/A | Proper installation of the ABS Wheel Speed Sensor is crucial for optimal performance. |
| 2013 | Nissan | Altima | 3.5L | V6 | Left | Proper installation of the ABS Wheel Speed Sensor is crucial for optimal performance. |
| 2013 | Nissan | Altima | 2.5L | L4 | N/A | Proper installation of the ABS Wheel Speed Sensor is crucial for optimal performance. |
| 2013 | Nissan | Altima | 3.5L | V6 | Right | Proper installation of the ABS Wheel Speed Sensor is crucial for optimal performance. |
| 2013 | Nissan | GT-R | 3.8L | V6 | Left | Proper installation of the ABS Wheel Speed Sensor is crucial for optimal performance. |
| 2013 | Nissan | GT-R | 3.8L | V6 | Right | Proper installation of the ABS Wheel Speed Sensor is crucial for optimal performance. |
| 2013 | Nissan | Maxima | 3.5L | V6 | Left | Proper installation of the ABS Wheel Speed Sensor is crucial for optimal performance. |
| 2013 | Nissan | Maxima | 3.5L | V6 | Right | Proper installation of the ABS Wheel Speed Sensor is crucial for optimal performance. |
| 2013 | Nissan | Murano | 3.5L | V6 | Left | Proper installation of the ABS Wheel Speed Sensor is crucial for optimal performance. |
| 2013 | Nissan | Murano | 3.5L | V6 | Right | Proper installation of the ABS Wheel Speed Sensor is crucial for optimal performance. |
| 2013 | Nissan | Pathfinder | 3.5L | V6 | Left | Proper installation of the ABS Wheel Speed Sensor is crucial for optimal performance. |
| 2013 | Nissan | Pathfinder | 3.5L | V6 | Right | Proper installation of the ABS Wheel Speed Sensor is crucial for optimal performance. |
| 2013 | Nissan | Quest | 3.5L | V6 | Left | Proper installation of the ABS Wheel Speed Sensor is crucial for optimal performance. |
| 2013 | Nissan | Quest | 3.5L | V6 | Right | Proper installation of the ABS Wheel Speed Sensor is crucial for optimal performance. |
| 2013 | Nissan | Rogue | 2.5L | L4 | N/A | Proper installation of the ABS Wheel Speed Sensor is crucial for optimal performance. |
| 2012 | Nissan | Altima | 3.5L | V6 | Left | Proper installation of the ABS Wheel Speed Sensor is crucial for optimal performance. |
| 2012 | Nissan | Altima | 2.5L | L4 | N/A | Proper installation of the ABS Wheel Speed Sensor is crucial for optimal performance. |
| 2012 | Nissan | Altima | 3.5L | V6 | Right | Proper installation of the ABS Wheel Speed Sensor is crucial for optimal performance. |
| 2012 | Nissan | GT-R | 3.8L | V6 | Left | Proper installation of the ABS Wheel Speed Sensor is crucial for optimal performance. |
| 2012 | Nissan | GT-R | 3.8L | V6 | Right | Proper installation of the ABS Wheel Speed Sensor is crucial for optimal performance. |
| 2012 | Nissan | Maxima | 3.5L | V6 | Left | Proper installation of the ABS Wheel Speed Sensor is crucial for optimal performance. |
| 2012 | Nissan | Maxima | 3.5L | V6 | Right | Proper installation of the ABS Wheel Speed Sensor is crucial for optimal performance. |
| 2012 | Nissan | Murano | 3.5L | V6 | Left | Proper installation of the ABS Wheel Speed Sensor is crucial for optimal performance. |
| 2012 | Nissan | Murano | 3.5L | V6 | Right | Proper installation of the ABS Wheel Speed Sensor is crucial for optimal performance. |
| 2012 | Nissan | Quest | 3.5L | V6 | Left | Proper installation of the ABS Wheel Speed Sensor is crucial for optimal performance. |
| 2012 | Nissan | Quest | 3.5L | V6 | Right | Proper installation of the ABS Wheel Speed Sensor is crucial for optimal performance. |
| 2012 | Nissan | Rogue | 2.5L | L4 | N/A | Proper installation of the ABS Wheel Speed Sensor is crucial for optimal performance. |
| 2012 | Nissan | Sentra | 2.5L | L4 | N/A | Proper installation of the ABS Wheel Speed Sensor is crucial for optimal performance. |
| 2011 | Nissan | Altima | 3.5L | V6 | Left | Proper installation of the ABS Wheel Speed Sensor is crucial for optimal performance. |
| 2011 | Nissan | Altima | 2.5L | L4 | N/A | Proper installation of the ABS Wheel Speed Sensor is crucial for optimal performance. |
| 2011 | Nissan | Altima | 3.5L | V6 | Right | Proper installation of the ABS Wheel Speed Sensor is crucial for optimal performance. |
| 2011 | Nissan | GT-R | 3.8L | V6 | Left | Proper installation of the ABS Wheel Speed Sensor is crucial for optimal performance. |
| 2011 | Nissan | GT-R | 3.8L | V6 | Right | Proper installation of the ABS Wheel Speed Sensor is crucial for optimal performance. |
| 2011 | Nissan | Maxima | 3.5L | V6 | Left | Proper installation of the ABS Wheel Speed Sensor is crucial for optimal performance. |
| 2011 | Nissan | Maxima | 3.5L | V6 | Right | Proper installation of the ABS Wheel Speed Sensor is crucial for optimal performance. |
| 2011 | Nissan | Murano | 3.5L | V6 | Left | Proper installation of the ABS Wheel Speed Sensor is crucial for optimal performance. |
| 2011 | Nissan | Murano | 3.5L | V6 | Right | Proper installation of the ABS Wheel Speed Sensor is crucial for optimal performance. |
| 2011 | Nissan | Quest | 3.5L | V6 | Left | Proper installation of the ABS Wheel Speed Sensor is crucial for optimal performance. |
| 2011 | Nissan | Quest | 3.5L | V6 | Right | Proper installation of the ABS Wheel Speed Sensor is crucial for optimal performance. |
| 2011 | Nissan | Rogue | 2.5L | L4 | N/A | Proper installation of the ABS Wheel Speed Sensor is crucial for optimal performance. |
| 2011 | Nissan | Sentra | 2.5L | L4 | N/A | Proper installation of the ABS Wheel Speed Sensor is crucial for optimal performance. |
| 2010 | Nissan | Altima | 3.5L | V6 | Left | Proper installation of the ABS Wheel Speed Sensor is crucial for optimal performance. |
| 2010 | Nissan | Altima | 2.5L | L4 | N/A | Proper installation of the ABS Wheel Speed Sensor is crucial for optimal performance. |
| 2010 | Nissan | Altima | 3.5L | V6 | Right | Proper installation of the ABS Wheel Speed Sensor is crucial for optimal performance. |
| 2010 | Nissan | GT-R | 3.8L | V6 | Left | Proper installation of the ABS Wheel Speed Sensor is crucial for optimal performance. |
| 2010 | Nissan | GT-R | 3.8L | V6 | Right | Proper installation of the ABS Wheel Speed Sensor is crucial for optimal performance. |
| 2010 | Nissan | Maxima | 3.5L | V6 | Left | Proper installation of the ABS Wheel Speed Sensor is crucial for optimal performance. |
| 2010 | Nissan | Maxima | 3.5L | V6 | Right | Proper installation of the ABS Wheel Speed Sensor is crucial for optimal performance. |
| 2010 | Nissan | Murano | 3.5L | V6 | Left | Proper installation of the ABS Wheel Speed Sensor is crucial for optimal performance. |
| 2010 | Nissan | Murano | 3.5L | V6 | Right | Proper installation of the ABS Wheel Speed Sensor is crucial for optimal performance. |
| 2010 | Nissan | Rogue | 2.5L | L4 | N/A | Proper installation of the ABS Wheel Speed Sensor is crucial for optimal performance. |
| 2010 | Nissan | Sentra | 2.5L | L4 | N/A | Proper installation of the ABS Wheel Speed Sensor is crucial for optimal performance. |
| 2009 | Nissan | 350Z | 3.5L | V6 | Left | Proper installation of the ABS Wheel Speed Sensor is crucial for optimal performance. |
| 2009 | Nissan | 350Z | 3.5L | V6 | Right | Proper installation of the ABS Wheel Speed Sensor is crucial for optimal performance. |
| 2009 | Nissan | Altima | 3.5L | V6 | Left | Proper installation of the ABS Wheel Speed Sensor is crucial for optimal performance. |
| 2009 | Nissan | Altima | 2.5L | L4 | N/A | Proper installation of the ABS Wheel Speed Sensor is crucial for optimal performance. |
| 2009 | Nissan | Altima | 3.5L | V6 | Right | Proper installation of the ABS Wheel Speed Sensor is crucial for optimal performance. |
| 2009 | Nissan | GT-R | 3.8L | V6 | Left | Proper installation of the ABS Wheel Speed Sensor is crucial for optimal performance. |
| 2009 | Nissan | GT-R | 3.8L | V6 | Right | Proper installation of the ABS Wheel Speed Sensor is crucial for optimal performance. |
| 2009 | Nissan | Maxima | 3.5L | V6 | Left | Proper installation of the ABS Wheel Speed Sensor is crucial for optimal performance. |
| 2009 | Nissan | Maxima | 3.5L | V6 | Right | Proper installation of the ABS Wheel Speed Sensor is crucial for optimal performance. |
| 2009 | Nissan | Murano | 3.5L | V6 | Left | Proper installation of the ABS Wheel Speed Sensor is crucial for optimal performance. |
| 2009 | Nissan | Murano | 3.5L | V6 | Right | Proper installation of the ABS Wheel Speed Sensor is crucial for optimal performance. |
| 2009 | Nissan | Rogue | 2.5L | L4 | N/A | Proper installation of the ABS Wheel Speed Sensor is crucial for optimal performance. |
| 2009 | Nissan | Sentra | 2.5L | L4 | N/A | Proper installation of the ABS Wheel Speed Sensor is crucial for optimal performance. |
| 2008 | Nissan | 350Z | 3.5L | V6 | Left | Proper installation of the ABS Wheel Speed Sensor is crucial for optimal performance. |
| 2008 | Nissan | 350Z | 3.5L | V6 | Right | Proper installation of the ABS Wheel Speed Sensor is crucial for optimal performance. |
| 2008 | Nissan | Altima | 3.5L | V6 | Left | Proper installation of the ABS Wheel Speed Sensor is crucial for optimal performance. |
| 2008 | Nissan | Altima | 2.5L | L4 | N/A | Proper installation of the ABS Wheel Speed Sensor is crucial for optimal performance. |
| 2008 | Nissan | Altima | 3.5L | V6 | Right | Proper installation of the ABS Wheel Speed Sensor is crucial for optimal performance. |
| 2008 | Nissan | Murano | 3.5L | V6 | Left | Proper installation of the ABS Wheel Speed Sensor is crucial for optimal performance. |
| 2008 | Nissan | Murano | 3.5L | V6 | Right | Proper installation of the ABS Wheel Speed Sensor is crucial for optimal performance. |
| 2008 | Nissan | Rogue | 2.5L | L4 | N/A | Proper installation of the ABS Wheel Speed Sensor is crucial for optimal performance. |
| 2008 | Nissan | Sentra | 2.5L | L4 | N/A | Proper installation of the ABS Wheel Speed Sensor is crucial for optimal performance. |
| 2007 | Nissan | Altima | 3.5L | V6 | Left | Proper installation of the ABS Wheel Speed Sensor is crucial for optimal performance. |
| 2007 | Nissan | Altima | 2.5L | L4 | N/A | Proper installation of the ABS Wheel Speed Sensor is crucial for optimal performance. |
| 2007 | Nissan | Altima | 3.5L | V6 | Right | Proper installation of the ABS Wheel Speed Sensor is crucial for optimal performance. |
| 2007 | Nissan | Sentra | 2.5L | L4 | N/A | Proper installation of the ABS Wheel Speed Sensor is crucial for optimal performance. |
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