» Site Navigation | | » Recent Threads | | | | | | 09-20-2009, 04:34 AM | #1 | Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Schiller Park, Illinois (w.sub.of Chicago) Posts: 67 | Camshaft position sensor I had code error P0340 CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR ”A” CIRCUIT (BANK 1 OR SINGLE SENSOR) .. so i replaced my camshaft sensor (pic 2, marked with #2. Sensor location is on the front above thermostat (pic 1), and connector is located under intake manifold. I also replaced 2 small gaskets under intake manifold (marked with #3 on pic 2) and Air Hose, from Idle Control Valve to Air Boot (marked on pic 1). After couple miles of driving, my check engine light come back... Any suggesting ? BTW i may be a wrong but car runs just little better (even before wasn't bad, only when cold sometimes started shaking - and yes air hose to idle valve was teared), but i hate to see check engine light on. How do i get rid of this error? Thank for any reply and ideas. | | | 09-20-2009, 04:51 AM | #2 | Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Elizabeth City, NC Posts: 3,877 | Is it the same code as before? Maybe when you were working on it you forgot to reattach something or didn't tighten it enough? __________________ ~Dave~ 98 328ti Morea Grun slicktop 11 128i space gray slicktop 13 JGC WK2 Deep Cherry Search | RealOEM | | | 09-20-2009, 05:15 AM | #3 | Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Gulfport, Florida Posts: 3,208 | The code P0340 is not always a bad camshaft sensor Here is a C&P: 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 SolutionsWith 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 The PCm is the DME in our cars. By the way nice clean engine bay. | | | 09-21-2009, 05:59 AM | #4 | Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Schiller Park, Illinois (w.sub.of Chicago) Posts: 67 | Quote: Originally Posted by spidertri Is it the same code as before? Maybe when you were working on it you forgot to reattach something or didn't tighten it enough? | Yes it's same code, I did not forget to connect something... But this is crazy, first day after i replaced sensor check engine light reset itself after starting the car, for 20-30 minutes of driving then come back, today (second day), check engine was on for first 4-5 miles then it turn off itself (after i made stop and turn off car)... I drive car for whole day (about 50-60 miles, made couple stops, went to highway...) and light stayed off. I did not touch anything since yesterday, but light is OFF now and car runs much better now... | | | 09-21-2009, 01:43 PM | #5 | Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Gulfport, Florida Posts: 3,208 | Quote: Originally Posted by 318ti_IL Yes it's same code, I did not forget to connect something... But this is crazy, first day after i replaced sensor check engine light reset itself after starting the car, for 20-30 minutes of driving then come back, today (second day), check engine was on for first 4-5 miles then it turn off itself (after i made stop and turn off car)... I drive car for whole day (about 50-60 miles, made couple stops, went to highway...) and light stayed off. I did not touch anything since yesterday, but light is OFF now and car runs much better now... | I will bet it will come back. When it does look for frayed wiring on the other end of the plug leading to the DME. Also check the plug connection for corrosion...These things don't fix themselves. Also there will be a stored code for the event if the CEL came on. | | | 09-23-2009, 07:02 PM | #6 | Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Schiller Park, Illinois (w.sub.of Chicago) Posts: 67 | Quote: Originally Posted by xxxJohnBoyxxx I will bet it will come back. When it does look for frayed wiring on the other end of the plug leading to the DME. Also check the plug connection for corrosion...These things don't fix themselves. Also there will be a stored code for the event if the CEL came on. | I hope it wont come back but if it does i will check. About "other end of the plug leading to the DME.", is that under intake where did i plug sensor in? Also i heard that after replacing of sensor i have to reset/clear error code with OBD2, is that right ? | | | 04-21-2011, 01:47 AM | #7 | Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Riverside ,So-Cal Posts: 725 | I got the same code today DID ur CEL went away? __________________ EURO FRESH | | | 04-21-2011, 02:28 AM | #8 | Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Schiller Park, Illinois (w.sub.of Chicago) Posts: 67 | No. I had to replace ignition coil and camshift sensor (second time). After that mechanic clears errors (he did all work) and car runs like new now. | | | 04-21-2011, 04:59 AM | #9 | Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Portland Or Posts: 2,666 | Did you VERY VERY carefully inspect the air hose? It can get small cracks in it. I found them with break cleaner. speayed it on the inside(Off the car) and it bled out through the cracks. Dave __________________ Dave - PDX 1995 318ti - Active Black and Tan. 2005 330xi - Mtech 1 - 6spd - Orient Blue/Black | | | 04-21-2011, 02:06 PM | #10 | Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Schiller Park, Illinois (w.sub.of Chicago) Posts: 67 | Mine had big crack so I got new one couple months ago (little after starting this thread), and I had small hole on power steering hose which my mechanic found and fixed. | | | 04-24-2011, 02:16 AM | #11 | Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Potomac Falls VA DMV Posts: 1,794 | How hard was the install Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Im guessing im the youngest member on here with a S52 power'ed Ti at 16 years old! | | | 04-24-2011, 06:08 AM | #12 | Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Riverside ,So-Cal Posts: 725 | Quote: Originally Posted by slow_ti How hard was the install Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk | Not to hard you just need to remove the upper intake Did your sensor go bad too bro? __________________ EURO FRESH | | | 04-24-2011, 01:14 PM | #13 | Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Potomac Falls VA DMV Posts: 1,794 | Ok. Sweet. And yeah. The code comes on every once and a while. Annoying aha Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Im guessing im the youngest member on here with a S52 power'ed Ti at 16 years old! | | | | Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests) | | Posting Rules | You may not post new threads You may not post replies You may not post attachments You may not edit your posts HTML code is Off | | | |