SOURCE: Location of camshaft position sensor on a 2001 Hyundai Elantra wL
The camshaft position sensor is located on the engine near the timing belt cover and under the upper radiator hose.
SOURCE: P0340 Code Camshaft Position Sensor
The Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor detects the position of the camshaft in order to identifiy when piston No. 1 is on its compression stroke. The CMP sensor is used for ignition timing in the Ford DIS igntion system, but not in the EDIS igntion system. Both DIS/EDIS use the CMP signal for synchronizing the firing of sequential fuel injectors.
On the 3.0L vulcan engine, the CMP signal is generated by a single Hall-Effect magnetic switch, activated by a single "vane" spinning around by virture of a synchronized shaft which is driven by the camshaft.
The CMP sensor & synchronizer/shaft are located behind the intake manifold (i.e., back near the firewall on a Ranger) on the top of the cylinder block. If you just need to replace the sensor, it is a simple job of unplugging the electrical connector and removing the screws holding the sensor in place. Here is a sketch of the sensor to give you an idea what to look for:
SOURCE: Camshaft position sensor
On cylinder head, below valve cover on passenger rear area of head.
SOURCE: where is the Camshaft Position Sensor located on a
this car has but one bank, the cam sensor is under the intake manifiold on the drivers side.
Testimonial: "thanks, now I know where to start looking. Is it a fairly easy item to replace?"
SOURCE: code reads P0340 Camshaft position Sensor circuit
That makes the computor think the timing is off. Replace the sensor and see if that does it. You will then have to have the code cleared (erased) or the light will come back on/stay on.
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