Help identifying part

[RamboLambo]

Hi everyone, anyone know what this is?

 

[Hagar1]

Hi everyone, anyone know what this is?

Maybe a photo showing a larger area would help.

 

[diymirage]

looks like a camshaft positioning sensor

heres the kicker...its got a part number literally printed on it
i cant make it out in that pic, but in the time it took you to upload that picture....

 

[Curmudgeon]

@RamboLambo
This is from Google AI image search so take it for what it's worth...

"The Object in the image is a Variable Lift Solenoid found in car engines, specifically for Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, anf Ram 3.6L engines."




"The object in the image is a Variable Valve Lift Solenoid found in car engines, specifically for Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, and Ram 3.6L engines.

Function: Controls the engine's valve timing and lift to optimize performance and fuel efficiency.

Common Issue: The seals for this solenoid often seep oil, requiring replacement of the gasket or the unit itself.

Location: Situated on top of the engine valve cover, secured by a bolt."

 

[turkeybird56]

@RamboLambo
This is from Google AI image search so take it for what it's worth...

"The Object in the image is a Variable Lift Solenoid found in car engines, specifically for Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, anf Ram 3.6L engines."




"The object in the image is a Variable Valve Lift Solenoid found in car engines, specifically for Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, and Ram 3.6L engines.

Function: Controls the engine's valve timing and lift to optimize performance and fuel efficiency.

Common Issue: The seals for this solenoid often seep oil, requiring replacement of the gasket or the unit itself.

Location: Situated on top of the engine valve cover, secured by a bolt."

You right on. OPs bio says 2021 3.6L 1500 Ram