What is a camshaft position sensor used for?
This sensor negates the need for manual distributor timing. The camshaft position sensor is used to determine which cylinder is firing to synchronize the fuel injector and coil firing sequence.
What is the camshaft sensor code on a Jeep Grand Cherokee?
My 2011 Grand Cherokee V6 has a check engine light with the Camshaft Position Sensor code (P0340). The car goes into limp mode now when the light comes on, but it has cleared on its own before.
What happens if the camshaft position sensor is wrong?
If it guesses right, then the engine runs like normal. If it guesses wrong, then fuel injectors and spark trigger 180° out of phase. If an engine has a wasted spark ignition system (I don’t know on the Pentastar 3.6L V6, but many Chrysler engines do, including the HEMI).
How does the cam position sensor work on a 4 cycle engine?
The Cam position sensor is just for phasing. A 4 cycle engine, the spark and injector trigger every other crank rotation. The crank position sensor triggers on every rotation, so how does the PCM know if a particular cylinder is on the power stroke or the intake stroke?
Can a cam sensor be replaced on a V6?
On most engines, the Cam Position sensor is cheap and quick to replace. Don’t know if its harder on this V6. But if it was me, if it was a matter of $25 and an hour to replace the Cam sensor, I would do it and see if it fixes the problem.
What is the sensor on a Jeep Grand Cherokee?
Most times it will restart on its own but lately it has taken longer to restart. The crankshaft position sensor, throttle position sensor, idle air control valve, coil, sparlk plugs, spark plug wires, distributor cap, rotor and cam shaft position sensor have all been changed or checked.
How to install a cam sensor on a jeep?
Pull all the spark plugs out so she rolls over easy. Put your finger into #1 cylinder or use a compression tester with a removable head (so all you have is the hose threaded into the #1 spark plug hole). Turn the engine over using a socket on the crank or alternator if the alternator is easier to reach.
Where do you put the compression tester in a jeep?
Put your finger into #1 cylinder or use a compression tester with a removable head (so all you have is the hose threaded into the #1 spark plug hole). Turn the engine over using a socket on the crank or alternator if the alternator is easier to reach.
Why is my turn signal not working on my Jeep Grand Cherokee?
When the right turn signal is on the fog lights flash and the turn signal does not blink. When I turn the fog light button on my turn signal lights up but does not blink. Took it to the dealer and they said it was the tipm that was faulty.