mmrocek

So I get in the car, try to start it up and instead of the car starting normally I get the sound in the video below (and yeah I wish that was a blowoff valve on my massive turbo) and the engine throws up these codes P0340, P0345, P0365, P0390. All 4 are the Camshaft Position Sensors - A Circuit bank 1 and 2 and B Circuit bank 1 and 2. The battery is good. So what are the chances of all the sensors being bad? Or am I looking at replacing the starter? Something else? Any and all help is welcome.


Thanks!

srt1

CAUSES;
a wire or connector in the circuit could be grounded/shorted/broken
the camshaft position sensor may have failed
the PCM(computer) may have failed there exists an open circuit
the crankshaft position sensor may have failed
You could also have a timing fault(stretched, worn timing belt) not he case cause we have a timing chain

FIX;
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

mmrocek

Issue fixed.

After doing all sensor checks, wiring checks, battery, etc, I got tired of it and had the car towed to ToyoMotors (toy and lex specialists here in Phoenix) They diagnosed it as a failed starter and fixed it.

So that fixed those codes with that sound (video)...

MWIS350

I'm glad you got it resolved. How much does it cost for the starter fixed?

Gville350

iTrader: (10)

How many hrs of labor for the starter replacing did they charge? Looks to be VERY tight down there.

mmrocek

$732 for the starter and labor. It did take them a while to get to it. I was thinking about doing it myself, but then I would have to pay the diagnostic and towing fee and worry about breaking connectors the sensors and other plastics that get brittle over the 9 years in the Arizona heat.

Gville350

iTrader: (10)

Does the invoice say the # of hrs they charged? Just curious.

srt1

Ouch, chit is not cheap. You figure 1-150 parts rest labor. Glad it was fixed and not all sensors being replaced.