Parts for your 2000 Daihatsu Gran move-Camshaft sensor

Does the 2000 Daihatsu Gran Move use a camshaft sensor?

Short answer: there’s no separate, bolt-on camshaft position sensor on the 2000 Daihatsu Gran Move (G30 series, commonly known as Pyzar in some markets). On these models — typically with the 1.5-litre HE‑EG or 1.3‑litre HC‑EJ engines — the camshaft position signal is generated inside the distributor. Daihatsu’s Denso distributor houses pick‑up coils that provide the ECU with the G (cam reference) and NE (engine speed) signals, so a standalone camshaft sensor isn’t fitted.

That design choice is why most factory parts catalogues for the Gran Move don’t list a separate “CMP” sensor. Instead, the ECU determines cylinder identification and timing from the distributor’s internal pick‑ups, driven off the camshaft, along with the NE signal. It’s an older but robust setup common to late‑90s/early‑2000s Daihatsu petrol engines. If you’re chasing a “cam sensor” fault on a 2000 Gran Move, you’re really diagnosing the distributor pick‑up (sometimes called the cam angle sensor within the distributor), its wiring, or the mechanical timing — not a separate sensor on the head.

Technical sources that describe this system include the factory workshop material for the G30# Gran Move/Pyzar and Daihatsu EFI diagnostics — they specify the distributor as containing the NE and G1/G2 pick‑up coils feeding the ECU. These documents also show there is no independent camshaft position sensor mounted on the cylinder head for this model year.

• Daihatsu Gran Move/Pyzar (G30#) Factory Workshop Manual, Engine Control (EC) section: Distributor with built‑in NE and G pick‑ups
• Daihatsu Electronic Fuel Injection Diagnostic Manual (late 1990s–2001), Denso system overview
• OE parts catalogues for G303/G311 HE‑EG and HC‑EJ applications: distributor assembly listed, no standalone CMP sensor

If the car shows symptoms you’d normally link to a cam sensor — hard starting, intermittent stalling, misfires, or a stored cam/crank correlation code — focus on the distributor assembly and related basics. A sensible approach for Aussie/NZ workshops:

• Inspect the distributor cap and rotor for wear, tracking, and moisture, replace if tired.
• Check the distributor shaft seal for oil ingress contaminating the pick‑up.
• Test the pick‑up coil signals (NE and G) with a scope if available, verify wiring continuity to the ECU.
• Confirm base ignition timing and that the belt timing marks line up, correct any mechanical timing issues.
• Ensure good engine and ECU earths, low voltage or bad grounds can mimic sensor faults.

Replacement-wise, many techs opt to replace the distributor assembly if the internal pick‑up is failing, as it’s quicker and often more reliable than a piecemeal repair. When reinstalling, set the engine to the correct reference position and mark the old distributor’s orientation to keep timing in the ballpark, then finalise with a timing light per the service procedure.

Does the 2000 Daihatsu Gran Move have a separate camshaft sensor?

No. It uses a Denso distributor with built‑in pick‑up coils to generate the cam (G) and speed (NE) signals for the ECU. There isn’t a standalone camshaft position sensor bolted to the cylinder head on this model year.

Where does the ECU get the camshaft position signal on this car?

From the distributor on the end of the cam. The internal pick‑ups provide the necessary reference signals. If you’re diagnosing a “cam signal” issue, you’ll be working at the distributor and its wiring rather than hunting for a separate sensor.

What should be checked if a scan tool shows a camshaft sensor fault code?

Check the distributor cap/rotor condition, oil intrusion, the distributor pick‑up output (scope it if you can), wiring to the ECU, engine earths, and the mechanical timing. Also verify the crank signal, as poor crank/cam correlation can trigger similar codes.