Unplugged cam sensor and car died... Is that supposed to happen?

[muddin'metal]

It was my understanding that my car should continue running... What gives?

 

[muddin'metal]

Anybody?

 

[azbob]

According to vortexbuick the car should continue to run.

 

[davidf]

According to vortexbuick the car should continue to run.

Correct.

 

[49-blues]

I think it should go into a limp mode but still run-are you sure it's installed right?

 

[Nick Micale]

If it does not run when un-plugged, the 3 most common problems are:

1. Bad cap.

2. It is not set properly.

3. The rotor has sheared its tab, and has moved out of position.

 

[muddin'metal]

Ok, thanks, I'll dig farther into it. Caspers sells a new cap, RJC sells a tab fix, and the car has ran fine for years without me ever touching the sensor, so I'm leaning towards the two options above