Technical Point out the camshaft sensor in this photo (Grande Punto 1.4 Active Sport 2008)

[Sausage]

Hi,

I have no clue about cars. I am going to replace my camshaft sensor to see if it resolves an engine light issue / Limp home mode that I have....

1. Could someone point out which is the camshaft sensor (hopefully it is in the photo below).

2. Could someone confirm if the camshaft sensor in the second photo is the one I need to buy.

 

[GrandePunto PL]

If you are That lame (no offence my "mate", we all learn etc.), do not replace any parts randomly, blindly. Not yet.
None of these are camshaft sensors (but "MAP", ambient pressure and VVT solenoid).
Cam sensor is under the ECU (and above the thermostat), on the side (gearbox end) of the valve cover.

Check the fault codes via OBD2 (Fiat specific soft: FES, MES, AlfaOBD), then decide what's next.
As a preventive maintenance, remove the VVT solenoid (number 3) and see if it's clean (or clogged, screen/filter).

 

[Sausage]

If you are That lame (no offence my "mate"), do not replace any parts randomly, blindly.
None of these are camshaft sensors (but "MAP", ambient pressure and VVT solenoid).
Cam sensor is under the ECU (and above the thermostat), on the side (gearbox end) of the valve cover.
Check the fault codes via OBD2 (Fiat specific soft: FES, MES, AlfaOBD), then decide what's next.
As a preventive maintenance, remove the VVT solenoid (number 3) and see if it's clean (or clogged, screen/filter).

Ok. I looked up where it is located and could only find a video on youtube which showed the cam sensor in a location where there is nothing on my particular car...

This is where the video showed the cam sensor's location (centre). Not sure why this Fiat Grande Punto has no solenoid in the location mine is in and why the cam sensor is in a different location also. Everything else looks the same.

The solenoid was replaced by the garage that worked on my car and did not fix the issue I am having with my car going into limp mode on longer journeys, then coming out of limp mode a few days later. If the sensor is easy to replace by anybody - I might as well do it myself, but if it's in an awkward position I'll forget about it. I'll see if a full service will fix the issue instead. Then maybe get a garage to change the cam sensor if a service won't resolve it.

 

[GrandePunto PL]

This is main difference between early 1,2 8V and 1,4 8V. Cam sensor locations and lack of VVT in the 1,2 version, Euro4 emissions.
Few years later they added VVT to the 1,2 also (EVO lift), to met Euro5 requirements (plus ACEA "Cx" type oils instead Ax/Bx).
These are the last such easy engines on the planet. No one should struggle with diagnostics. There is no "mystery" about FIRE family units.
Proper way to diagnose timing related issues is an Oscilloscope. Most automotive workshops don't have one (even cheap toy like below). Pathetic!

"Part swappers" era must end. Now.