P0344 $7E8 Generic Camshaft Position Sensor A Circuit Intermittent Bank 1 or Single Sensor?

Tiny
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Above is copied from my obd2 code scanner please help me find the location.
Tuesday, January 2nd, 2024 AT 7:58 AM

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Tiny
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The error code P0344 on your 2014 Ford Flex indicates an issue with the Camshaft Position Sensor A Circuit Intermittent in Bank 1 or a Single Sensor. It could be the camshaft phaser is having an issue, so please check the engine oil level and check the engine oil if it is dirty and needs service. Clear the codes to see if they come back. If so, check the electrical connectors at the sensors though I doubt there is a problem with both connectors or sensors but it is worth a look.

Here is the location of the sensors so you can check it out or see what needs to be done to fix the problem. Bank 1 is on the right side of the engine as you sit in the driver's seat. If the oil is clean and full and the sensors are okay the camshaft phaser will need to be changed out, which I will included as well if you want to see how the job is done. Check out the images (below). Let us know how it goes.
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Tuesday, January 2nd, 2024 AT 11:07 AM
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Above is copied from my obd2 scanner do I change out both camshaft position sensors
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Wednesday, January 3rd, 2024 AT 9:18 AM (Merged)
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Did you check the engine oil? You can change both sensors if you want but to me it sounds more like the phaser is worn out or the oil is low or dirty. After changing the sensors clear the codes and let me know what happens.
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Wednesday, January 3rd, 2024 AT 9:53 AM
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Okay, I will have to go buy another sensor.
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Wednesday, January 3rd, 2024 AT 10:21 AM
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How is the engine oil?
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Wednesday, January 3rd, 2024 AT 11:23 AM
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It had no oil when it turned off on me while on the highway it came to a slow stop. I just replaced the other camshaft position sensor. So, two new ones tried starting it and all it does is my starter just keeps clicking then it starts to smoke the starter is good put a new battery so whatever the starter turns might be seized.
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Thursday, January 4th, 2024 AT 3:14 PM
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Yep, that will cause the codes. With no oil the engine might be seized. To tell for sure this guide can help us:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/engine-seized-test

Please upload pictures or videos of the problem so we can see what's going on.
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Friday, January 5th, 2024 AT 8:52 AM
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I'm home right now. I live in Fillmore, CA.
The time is 9:54-am right now I need to get ready and head over to the office where my car is.
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Friday, January 5th, 2024 AT 9:55 AM
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Okay, I just got here, here are the videos.
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Friday, January 5th, 2024 AT 1:12 PM
Tiny
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There is 1.
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Friday, January 5th, 2024 AT 1:16 PM
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Looks like the battery is dead, I would remove it and take it to the auto parts store for testing. Here is a generic guide to help you step by step with instructions in the diagrams below to show you how on your car:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-replace-a-car-battery

Check out the images (below). Let us know what you find.
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Sunday, January 7th, 2024 AT 9:56 AM
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Well, I can crank it by hand but it's really hard to, so I'm assuming the motor needs to be rebuild.
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Sunday, January 7th, 2024 AT 10:25 PM
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That could be, how is the battery?
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Monday, January 8th, 2024 AT 9:30 AM

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