Parts for your 1997 Daihatsu Gran move-Camshaft sensor

1997 Daihatsu Gran Move camshaft sensor — is it even there?

Short answer: a separate camshaft position sensor isn’t used on the 1997 Daihatsu Gran Move (also sold as the Pyzar). The factory setup relies on a distributor with internal pick-up signals for engine speed and cam phase, so there’s no standalone camshaft sensor to replace on this model year.

That call is backed by technical sources: the Daihatsu Pyzar/Gran Move workshop manual (1996–1999) ignition and EFI diagrams show a distributor-based system generating “NE” (engine speed) and “G” (cam phase) signals for the ECU, with no discrete camshaft position sensor on the cylinder head. The Daihatsu Electronic Parts Catalogue (EPC) for the period lists the distributor assembly and related ignition components, but does not list a separate cam sensor. Autodata engine management references for the HC-E/HD-E series engines of the era also depict the same distributor-sourced NE/G arrangement rather than a dedicated cam sensor.

Why it’s not used: the Gran Move’s late‑90s ignition architecture is distributor-driven. The internal pick-up(s) inside the distributor provide the ECU with both the speed and phase information it needs for spark timing and fuel control. Because that “G” phase signal does the job of a cam sensor, Daihatsu didn’t add an extra sensor on the camshaft.

What to look after instead: owners chasing issues that sound like a bad cam sensor (hard starting, misfires, stalling) should focus on the distributor and timing hardware. That means inspecting the distributor cap and rotor for tracking or wear, checking the pick-up/igniter connections, confirming good engine and ECU earths, and making sure the timing belt (cam belt) is in spec and correctly aligned. If a scan tool throws a cam-sensor‑style code on this vehicle, it’s typically a phase (G) signal or wiring/connector problem at the distributor rather than a missing part under the cam cover.

A competent auto sparky can scope the distributor’s NE and G signals to confirm a healthy pattern. Regular servicing items—fresh cap, rotor, leads, and timely cam-belt replacement per the service schedule—go a long way to keeping this setup sweet across Aussie and Kiwi conditions.

• Daihatsu Pyzar/Gran Move Workshop Manual (1996–1999): Ignition and EFI wiring diagrams
• Daihatsu Electronic Parts Catalogue (1997 model year): Ignition components listing (no separate cam sensor)
• Autodata engine management references for Daihatsu HC‑E/HD‑E distributor systems (NE/G signal architecture)

FAQs

Does a 1997 Daihatsu Gran Move have a camshaft position sensor?
No. It uses a distributor with internal pick-ups to provide the ECU with cam phase (G) and engine speed (NE) signals, so there’s no separate camshaft sensor fitted from factory.

Why am I seeing a camshaft sensor code on my 1997 Gran Move?
Generic scan tools sometimes label a phase/“G” signal fault as a cam sensor code. On this model, that usually points to an issue with the distributor pick-up, igniter, wiring, or poor grounds. Scope or test the distributor signals, check connectors, and inspect the timing belt alignment before chasing a non-existent sensor.

What should be serviced instead of a camshaft sensor on this car?
Focus on distributor cap and rotor condition, plug leads, the distributor pick-up/igniter connections, battery/engine earths, and the timing belt and tensioner. Keeping these in good nick prevents most complaints that get wrongly blamed on a cam sensor.