Dorman 962-165 Engine Camshaft Position Sensor

Dorman 962-165 Camshaft Position Sensor

Dorman 962-165 is an engine camshaft position sensor built to match the fit and function of the original part. It helps restore proper engine control unit input when the factory sensor has failed from heat damage or internal component wear.

• Standard replacement camshaft position sensor for ignition system repair
• Black housing with oval connector shape
• Male connector with female terminal design
• No wiring harness, wire lead, or mounting bracket included
• Direct replacement for select Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD, Silverado 3500, GMC Sierra 2500 HD, and Sierra 3500 applications

Detailed Product Overview

This Dorman camshaft position sensor, part number 962-165, is designed for accurate signal delivery to the engine control unit. By replacing a failed sensor, it helps maintain correct camshaft timing input on 2004-2005 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD, 2004-2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500, 2004-2005 GMC Sierra 2500 HD, and 2004-2005 GMC Sierra 3500 models. This part cross-references Standard Ignition PC617 for the same application.

Common Repair Symptoms

• Check engine light related to camshaft position sensor faults
• Hard starting or extended crank conditions
• Rough idle or intermittent stalling
• Loss of engine timing signal input
• Driveability issues caused by heat-related sensor failure

Installation Notes

Verify connector style, terminal layout, and engine application before installation. This sensor uses a single oval connector and does not include a wiring harness, wire lead, or mounting bracket. For best results, inspect the connector and surrounding harness for heat damage or corrosion before installing Dorman 962-165.

Quality Assurance

Dorman engineers this engine camshaft position sensor as a standard replacement part that matches original fit and function for the listed applications. It is built to restore proper ECU input after the original sensor has failed.