Magnetic sensor identification

Hey all! I threw a p0343 code for camshaft position sensor (CPS). Battery, starter and altenator checked out fine so I assume it is the sensor. Looking closer in my 2012 4.0 v6 taco engine bay on the left engine head I see this...and I'm like wtf!

My questions to you great folks are is this where that sensor is located? It looks like a magnetic sensor. If it isnt the CPS, could it throw the same code. Can I bypass the wire harness and solder right on to the sensors prongs? Thanks ya'll

Nik

 

Dude. You got rats or squirrels...

Yes you probably could solder directly to the connector pins. I would first check on getting a replacement plug and or harness.

Oh and put some mothballs under the hood to keep the rodents away.

 

Ahh man, that's what I was thinking. I don't usually drive Monday through Friday because the wifey and I carpool. I can see those furry bastards getting cozy up in there.

So the plug-in clip I need is designated to the engine wiring harness and that is much harder to find than just a sensor. Pretty much Oreilly, Autozone, and NAPA didn't have the clip/wiring harness so I'm waiting to hear back from the stealership on the part number so I can define my search better online or in store. Major bummer.

 

It does in deed suck. Those connectors can be a real bitch to locate.

 

http://densoautoparts.com/find-my-part

 

Thanks for your advice guys, I had my local shop order the part and it came in less than 24hrs. I soldered and heat shrink wrapped the wires. I am happy I replaced the wiring to prevent future headaches instead of soldering the wires directly to the connectors. Now, to keep those pesky critters away...