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Recurrent P340 code


Xyke

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I have a 2001 2.5L Ranger. 200400 miles, runs great. It is displaying a p340 engine code(camshaft position sensor) but, I have just replaced the sensor with a new Motorcraft sensor and took it to Autozone to erase the code from memory. Upon restarting the engine the code comes back on. Anyone out there with a similar history and knowledge on how to correctly identify problem.
 


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Sounds like a wiring issue. You will need to trace all your wires back to their sources and find the break to repair it.
 

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Was trying to avoid tracing wires but, looks like it must be done.
 

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Cam sensor has 2 wires, located on Drivers side front of the engine, Crank sensor is on passenger side front, just to confirm you changed the right sensor :)

Grey/Red wire is the common wire and connects to many other sensors via splices, and ends up at Pin 91 on the computer(PCM)

Dark Blue/orange wire runs directly to PCM, Pin 85

Picture of PCM pin numbering here: http://www.therangerstation.com/forums/showthread.php?t=116012

Disconnect battery
PCM connector is upper firewall passenger side center
Unbolt it and pull it off
Use OHM meter to test for 0 OHMs, direct connection, at either end of those wires
Check connector for water intrusion, it can happen if hood gasket leaks
 
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