SPONSORED LINKS

Camshaft sensor

Tiny
AHALEXANDER
  • MEMBER
  • 2004 INFINITI G35
  • 3.5L
  • 6 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 85,000 MILES
Replaced both camshaft sensors because of car malfunction and subsequent error codes. The car still will not start. And if I do finally get it to start it runs very rough and then shuts off.
Tuesday, December 26th, 2017 AT 5:49 PM

3 Replies

Tiny
HARRY P
  • MECHANIC
  • 2,292 POSTS
What were the error code numbers?
SPONSORED LINKS
Was this
answer
helpful?
Yes
No
Wednesday, December 27th, 2017 AT 3:12 AM
Tiny
AHALEXANDER
  • MEMBER
  • 2 POSTS
P0340, but went ahead and changed then both out.
Was this
answer
helpful?
Yes
No
Wednesday, December 27th, 2017 AT 6:10 AM
Tiny
HARRY P
  • MECHANIC
  • 2,292 POSTS
The code does not necessarily just tell you to replace the sensor. Trouble codes never tell you to replace a sensor. Instead, they might tell you about an electrical short in a circuit, or out-of-range signals coming from a certain circuit, or something along those lines. According to ALLData, other causes of this code are: (1) Bad connectors (2) the camshaft itself (3) a weak battery (4) a bad starter, (5) a problem in the starter circuit. Personally, I doubt 4 or 5 is the problem.

So, take a good long look at those connectors. If possible, probe them with a multimeter to see that consistent power is coming in.

Good luck!
Was this
answer
helpful?
Yes
No
Wednesday, December 27th, 2017 AT 7:27 PM

Please login or register to post a reply.

Related Camshaft Camshaft Sensor Replace/Remove Content

Camshaft Sensor Replacement
GUIDE
Camshaft Sensor Replacement
Learn how to replace your car's engine camshaft sensor. We are a team of ASE certified mechanics that have created this service guide to help you save money.
VIEW MORE

Sponsored links