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On my 99 intrepid i canged both cam and crank positioning sensors the check engin light came on agin, with the code p0340. Can it be my wiring.

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Ive found these cars have timing chain problems and also cam gear problems, the gear move off postion cause the code, you would need to first make sure the timing marks all line up,

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What does that mean? This indicates that a problem was detected in the camshaft position sensor circuit. Since it says circuit, that means the problem could lie in any part of the circuit - the sensor itself, the wiring, or the PCM. Don't just replace the CPS (camshaft position sensor) and think that will definitely fix it.
Symptoms Symptoms can include:

  • Hard starting or no start
  • Rough running / misfiring
A code P0340 could mean one or more of the following has happened:
  • a wire or connector in the circuit could be grounded/shorted/broken
  • the camshaft position sensor may have failed
  • the PCM may have failed
  • there exists an open circuit
  • the crankshaft position sensor may have failed

With a P0340 OBD-II trouble code, diagnosis can be tricky at times. Here are some things to try:
  • Visually inspect all the wiring and connectors in the circuit
  • Check for continuity in the circuit wiring
  • Check the operation (voltage) of the camshaft position sensor
  • Replace the camshaft position sensor as required
  • Check the crankshaft position circuit as well
  • Replace circuit wiring and/or connectors as required
  • Diagnose/replace the PCM as required

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Ok check engine light was on codes p0340 & p0345 While driving it back to the dealer light goes off What could that be bad sensors Is this a serious problem

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P0345 Camshaft Position Sensor Circuit Malfunction Bank 2 problem can be the sensor --but this is circuit so sensor --wiring -harness --connections etc ---and if your at dealer ask them also about your codes
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What are these codes? P1391 and P0340?

http://www.obd-codes.com/p0340

P1391 Intermittent Loss of CMP or CKP

check your cam position sensor or its connection and wiring

The crank position sensor or its wiring may be suspect as well.
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Symptoms of cam sensor 99 cavalier

The Camshaft Position Sensor and the Crankshaft Position Sensor can exhibit some of the same symptoms. Checking the Sensor's output is the best way to determine which has failed, but this won't work on an intermittently failing sensor, unless you can monitor the sensor output with the vehicle running.

Failing Symptoms:
Intermittent stalling, but starts right back up
Sometimes, longer than normal cranking times
Check engine light P0340

Failed Symptoms:
Check engine light P0340
No start, no spark

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I HAVE A 99 CHRYSLER LHS AND IT SHUT DOWN AT IDLE AND TOOK TIME TO START BUT IT DID AND RAN LIKE **** SO THE ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON P0340 CAME UP SO I CHANGED THE CAM SENSOR BUT CAR STILL RUN LIKE **** I...

Try clearing the code and also disconnect the battery for a couple min. I had a car that had this problem. It did the same thing when the cam sensor was changed. I disconnected the battery and made the ecu relearn.

Its worth a shot, my next thing would be to check the coils.
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Code p0340 on 2000 dodge intrepid

it might be the cam shaft sensor it might be the crank shaft sensor the best thing to do is replace them bolth. but it does sound like it may be either one because if one goes out the other will still work but when starting the car it will take longer for it to read from either or the one sensor that is still working because they work together to tell the system to deliver the gas. im pretty positive that it is either the cam or crank shaft sensor
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I have a 2001 Dodge Intrepid and it keeps dying

Trouble code P0340 means: Camshaft Position Sensor A Circuit (Bank 1 or single sensor). Recheck the sensor's gap. Remove the old paper spacer from the sensor and replace it with a new one or if you have a new sensor, make sure you have installed a new paper spacer installed before installing the new sensor. Good luck and it's common for after market cam/crank sensor to be more temperamental then the OEM.
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Code p0340 need location on 2004 sebring 2.7 v6


P0340 OBD-II Trouble Code
Technical Description
Camshaft Position Sensor Circuit Malfunction


What does that mean? This indicates that a problem was detected in the camshaft position sensor circuit. Since it says circuit, that means the problem could lie in any part of the circuit - the sensor itself, the wiring, or the PCM. Don't just replace the CPS (camshaft position sensor) and think that will definitely fix it.

Symptoms
Symptoms can include:
  • Hard starting or no start
  • Rough running / misfiring
  • Loss of engine power

Causes A code P0340 could mean one or more of the following has happened:
  • a wire or connector in the circuit could be grounded/shorted/broken
  • the camshaft position sensor may have failed
  • the PCM may have failed
  • there exists an open circuit
  • the crankshaft position sensor may have failed

Possible Solutions With a P0340 OBD-II trouble code, diagnosis can be tricky at times. Here are some things to try:
  • Visually inspect all the wiring and connectors in the circuit
  • Check for continuity in the circuit wiring
  • Check the operation (voltage) of the camshaft position sensor
  • Replace the camshaft position sensor as required
  • Check the crankshaft position circuit as well
  • Replace circuit wiring and/or connectors as required
  • Diagnose/replace the PCM as required

Also, the cams/crank are out of alignment, thats why you are getting a cam position code (P0340). For more details about your model, you can visit autozone.com (free register)

Hope helped whit this (remember rated this help) Good luck.
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its probably just grounded wires.. check your car's wiring.. if you can't do that yourself. Have an electrician/mechanic check it for you..
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