2002 FZJ105R - Code 12 and vehicle in limp mode. Idles fine and revs fine in park.

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Hi all.
My car has decided to go into limp mode.
I put a paperclip in the diagnostic port and it comes up as Code 12.

I have disconnected the battery for 5 minutes, then, without starting the engine, checked for codes.
It comes back immediately, without cranking the engine.
I assume it is either the crank angle or camshaft position sensors, or the wiring to same.

As I had replaced the crank sensor a few years ago, and kept the old one, I temporarily connected that one instead, cleared codes, and then, without cranking the engine, it came back immediately.

I've cleaned the earths, and tested the battery, and it tested OK.

So it looks like it is possibly the camshaft position sensor, but I can't find it.
Failing that, it must be wiring or ECU issue.

The car starts, and idles fine, and I can rev it up and it sounds fine in park.
As soon as I put it into drive, it loses 95% of its power.
I can drive it, but can only accelerate very slowing, and would probably not make it up a steep hill.

Can anyone send me a photo or diagram of the location of the camshaft position sensor, for a 2002 FZJ105R-GNPNKQ?
Its the Australian model, RH drive, with coilpacks, not a distributor.
Thanks for any help you can provide.
 
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