Parts for your 2000 Suzuki Swift-Camshaft sensor

2000 Suzuki Swift camshaft sensor — do you actually need one?

Short answer: for most Australian and New Zealand–delivered 2000 Suzuki Swifts (SF413 with the G13BB 1.3L), there isn’t a camshaft position sensor fitted, and the engine management doesn’t require one. This isn’t guesswork — it lines up with factory documentation and mainstream manuals.

Technical references worth noting: Suzuki’s SF413/SF416 Service Manual (Engine Electrical and Wiring Diagram sections) shows a crankshaft position sensor feeding the ECU, with no separate camshaft position sensor circuit for the G13BB. Gregory’s Suzuki Swift 1997–2004 service manual describes the ignition as wasted-spark and the fuel injection as batch-fire on these models. Suzuki’s Electronic Parts Catalogue for AU/NZ SF413 likewise lists the crank sensor but no stand-alone cam sensor for the 2000 MY.

Why there’s no camshaft sensor on a 2000 Swift (G13BB):

• Wasted-spark ignition and batch-fire injection don’t need cam phase information.
• The ECU times spark and fuel from the crankshaft position sensor alone.
• The engine harness and ECU pinout on these models don’t include a CMP input.

What to do if you’re chasing a “cam” fault code: On some generic scan tools, a no-start or misfire might throw a cam-related code label (like P0340). On a 2000 Swift G13BB, that usually points to the crankshaft position sensor, its wiring/connector, or a timing belt/engine mechanical issue — not a missing cam sensor. Check the crank sensor at the bellhousing/timing cover area (location can vary by sub-variant), inspect connectors for corrosion, verify coil pack health, and make sure the timing belt is on time and within the service interval.

Handy servicing tips for owners who’ve been told to “replace the cam sensor” on a 2000 Swift:

• Confirm your engine code is G13BB, if the engine has been swapped (e.g., later M-series), the setup may differ and could include a cam sensor.
• Prioritise the crank sensor and wiring checks under the bonnet, clean grounds and tidy brittle connectors.
• Stick to timing belt replacement intervals set in the maintenance schedule, a slipped or broken belt mimics sensor faults.

If you’re unsure which engine or wiring your Swift has, a quick look at the ECU plug map in the factory manual or a VIN-based parts enquiry will settle it.

Does a 2000 Suzuki Swift have a camshaft position sensor?

For AU/NZ G13BB models, no. The ECU uses a crankshaft position sensor with wasted-spark ignition and batch-fire fuel injection, so it doesn’t need cam phase input. Factory service information and local parts catalogues for the 2000 SF413 back this up.

Why am I seeing a cam sensor code (like P0340) on my 2000 Swift?

On these cars, that label is often a generic description on the scan tool. The usual culprit is the crankshaft position sensor or its wiring, poor grounds, or a timing belt issue. Test the crank sensor signal, check connectors, and verify belt timing before buying parts you don’t need.

Where would the cam sensor be located on my 2000 Swift?

It isn’t fitted on the G13BB. If you’re trying to find it due to a fault code, look instead for the crankshaft sensor (typically near the bellhousing or timing cover) and inspect the coil pack, leads, and engine earths.