[Minnis]

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[MaineLotus]

Could be...

*Broken lift bolt
*Low oil level
*Malfunctioning cam oil pressure sensor

Is it throwing any codes?

 

[MaineLotus]

Also, check electrical connection to the sensor, is it wire broken or the connecter not secure?

 

[911EATER]

oil ok, no codes.

 

[JohnZ]

Does it work OK in the other gears?
Can you go above the normal cam switchover point in 1st?

Check the fuses. There is one that affects cam switchover, but I believe that usually affects all the gears.

 

[Dave]

Check the fuses in your engine bay, in particular R6.

 

[wallabyguy]

you have a pm

 

[ChrisH]

Does it seem like the ECU is limiting it to under 6000 RPM? That is, does the red limiter light come on at about 6000 RPM even though the engine is warm? If so, a common culprit is a dirty air filter.

 

[911EATER]

limiter light does not come on.

cam works in second gear.