camshaft sensor

2003 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER
53,000 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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BULLIT 1968
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my 03 pt cruiser showed a po340 code. i changed the camshaft sensor and now i get a po344 code, could the after market sensor be the problem?
Apr 18, 2011 at 7:36 PM
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Possible, but it's more likely there is a stretched pin in the connector. You'll have to remove a locking wedge to allow the removal of one pin at a time to bend the contact finger. If the terminals are corroded, it's best to splice in a new connector.

If the codes keep returning, you'll need a scanner that can display live sensor data. Wiggle the wiring harness while the engine is running to see if you can find an intermittent break or a place where the signal wire has rubbed through and is grounding out.
Apr 18, 2011 at 8:39 PM
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