What does a crank sensor do on a car?
The Crankshaft Position Sensor is attached to the engine block facing the timing rotor on the engine crankshaft. The sensor detects signals used by the engine ECU to calculate the crankshaft position, and the engine rotational speed. There are 2 types of the crankshaft position sensors.
What is code P0 340?
The OBD-II diagnostic trouble code P0340 indicates a “Camshaft Position Sensor “A” Circuit Malfunction.” It covers the entire circuit attached to the aforementioned sensor, such as the electric wiring and the powertrain control module (PCM). The P0340 code is a generic powertrain code.
Why does a crankshaft sensor not throw a code?
The sensor costs about $60 and is very easy to put in. (less than an hour) The wires rot on the sensor and touch each other causing a signal loss from the sensor. By the way; crankshaft sensors usually don’t throw a code. Driving down road and all of a sudden the car just shut off.
What kind of engine cranks but won’t start?
Last evening after driving all day as usual, made one last stop (1/2) hour, left the barn and jumped in truck to go home- engine cranks mightily but won’t start – arggh!
Why does my HPOP crank but won’t start?
The problem continued from about 75,000 miles to 121,000 miles. After many episodes of “no start” and not being able prove it to the dealership; the tech (EVS, Lomira, WI – see Tom) decided to install a device to monitor the conditions at the time of “no start”. Just like with you, every one here said it was the HPOP.
What was the problem with my 2005 E-350?
Cowdoc – I had the same issue on my 2004 E-350, 6.0L. The problem continued from about 75,000 miles to 121,000 miles. After many episodes of “no start” and not being able prove it to the dealership; the tech (EVS, Lomira, WI – see Tom) decided to install a device to monitor the conditions at the time of “no start”.