code P0340?

2006 DODGE STRATUS
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Engine Performance problem
2006 Dodge Stratus 4 cyl Automatic 88000 miles

engine light came on & had autozone give me computer code read out. 0340 0344. I replaced cam position sensor, plugs and wires...light still on. Do i have to changed the distributor cap or coil ? ....does this car even have a distributor cap or coil ? What about EGR valve...could this make engine light stay on?
Feb 22, 2010 at 9:40 AM
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[quote:bc8452f1ba="tazzii"]Engine Performance problem
2006 Dodge Stratus 4 cyl Automatic 88000 miles

engine light came on & had autozone give me computer code read out. 0340 0344. I replaced cam position sensor, plugs and wires...light still on. Do i have to changed the distributor cap or coil ? ....does this car even have a distributor cap or coil ? What about EGR valve...could this make engine light stay on?[/quote:bc8452f1ba]


Maybe they didn't reset the board and the light stayed on.?
Feb 22, 2010 at 12:55 PM
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If it was erased while being checked and continue to come back inspect and test wiring for open/shorted/grounded wire, voltage to the CMH and also test the crankshaft position sensor if all okay have the computer tested-
Mar 1, 2010 at 6:06 PM
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The check engine light came on the code that came up was P0340. Where do I start to repair it
Aug 19, 2020 at 8:29 PM (Merged)
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P-0340 NO CAM SIGNAL AT PCM

WHEN MONITORED
During engine cranking, after a number of crank position sensor signals have been detected.

SET CONDITION
Signals are not received from the camshaft position sensor When signals are received from the crankshaft position sensor.

POSSIBLE CAUSES

Engine does not start
8-volt supply ckt open, shtd/gnd, or high resistance
CMP terminals dam, pushed out, or miswrd
Wiring and connectors damaged
Camshaft target magnet damaged/misaligned
CMP sensor defective
Pulse ring damaged or misaligned
PCM defective
CMP sen signal ckt short to sensor ground
CMP sensor sig ckt short to 8v power supply
CMP sensor signal circuit open
CMP sensor signal circuit short to ground


Aug 19, 2020 at 8:30 PM (Merged)