Several codes on Camshaft position sensor?

RUSSTILLEY40

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1999 ISUZU RODEO
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4 CYL
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The car cranks and drives fine once in a while there is a skip or miss in the engine and it’s thrown all these codes: P0341, P0342, P0351, P0352, P0342, P0502.

Sunday, July 13th, 2025 AT 2:30 PM

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KEN L

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So you have three different issues here, please start a new thread for the other two ie: P0351 P0352 and P0502 are separate. We will handle the

P0341 - Camshaft Position Sensor A Circuit Range/Performance (Bank 1)
P0342 - Camshaft Position Sensor A Circuit Low Input (Bank 1)

On this post, you can try replacing the camshaft sensor, but I can tell you if the engine is making a slight rattle sound at idle chances are the timing components are worn out such as the timing chain, guides, tensioner. Here is the location of the sensor. Make sure to clear the codes when completed. The sensors are under the timing chain cover so that must be removed along with the valve cover. Check out the images (below). Please let us know what happens.

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Sunday, July 13th, 2025 AT 7:33 PM

RUSSTILLEY40

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Thank you. I’m sure you’re right about the wear, the slight rattle is present, but I didn’t realize this was the cause of it. Thanks again, it’s beyond my ability, but I have an up and coming mechanic for a son that can do it if he ever gets time or I’ll take it to a shop.

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Monday, July 14th, 2025 AT 1:19 PM

KEN L