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I have a diagnostic code 340 and 320 on a 1997 Jeep Cherokee. What might the problem be?

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DTC P0340 - Camshaft Position Sensor Circuit Malfunction
Symptoms can include:

  • Hard starting or no start
  • Rough running / misfiring
  • Loss of engine power
Causes: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 Solutions:With 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

DTC P0320 also have with this wrong.

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Po320 ignition distributor speed input circut malfunction'''..............................................................
po 340 No camshaft signal being received by the computer

I would replace the cam sensor then clear the computer

This cam shaft will clear rhe 320 code too

Let me know if i can help more

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SOURCE: Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited P0700 diagnostic problem

P0700 means there is a transmission fault code in the transmission controller. Since the transmission controller doesn't have a light attached, it tells the engine controller to turn the light on using this code. You'll have to access the transmission controller to further diagnose the problem.

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  • Posted on Sep 14, 2009

SOURCE: I have a 2005 Jeep Cherokee Laredo. Diagnostic

Implausible Fuel Volume Signal Received

This usually points to a bad PCM (powertrain control module).

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Anonymous

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  • Posted on Nov 22, 2009

SOURCE: 96 Jeep Grand Cherokee diagnostic codes P1762 and

governor pressure sensor in transmission is the likely problem

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