214_350z

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ok well found the bank 1(passenger side one)...the connector is a grey one, not green >.< and...cannot find the other one

GrumpyZ

mine just started stalling today and throwing the SES,TCS and Slip lights and I checked and got the P0340 CMP (Cam Shaft Position) Sensor (Phase) as well. So any current info on costs and/or DIY options on this would be appreciated

G35cTT

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P0345 for Bank 2

G35cTT

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My car threw both codes P0340 and 0345 I just paid 142. shipped bank 1 sensor is 57 and bank 2 was 71.


http://www.everythingnissanparts.com...-al61a-z33.htm

G35cTT

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I pulled my cam sensors out and they were covered in oil so I cleaned the passenger side off and the code went away for that side I swapped the driver side to the new sensor and still having starting issues. I decided to change both see if it'd start and nothing. All fueses were good no codes thrown either could it be a crank sensor? I did change that once already a while back.

I did take some pictures so everyone can see where the driver side sensor sits.
http://img685.imageshack.us/img685/3410/img1011copy.jpg

This is the passenger side harness. Push where the arrow is in same direction until you hear it snaps off.
http://img831.imageshack.us/img831/5972/img1007lw.jpg

Passenger side sensor
http://img709.imageshack.us/img709/4135/img0999y.jpg

driver side
http://img535.imageshack.us/img535/6404/img1005dk.jpg

skunk281

Thank you for this very helpful!! Just had to replace mine and didn't know which sensor I needed. Now I know.

dkmesa350z

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Does anyone know if P0340 is for Bank 1 ONLY or Bank 1 and Bank 2? When I scanned with my cheap OBD-II scanner, I don't recall it specifying which bank.

Thanks.

G35cTT

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P0340 is Bank 1
P0345 Bank 2

dkmesa350z

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Thanks. I replaced Bank 1 last week and am good to go.

G35cTT

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I guess you already had the answer then.

Sure there's a bunch of sites that have this list but here's one site for reference if you need to look up a code or description.



http://www.nissanhelp.com/diy/obd_codes/index.php

dkmesa350z

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Thanks, I appreciate it. Yeah, I found a similar list on the 350z - tech.com wiki

Brando222

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Don't know if you guys are aware that there is a recall on the camshaft and crank sensors, they will replace both. This applies to 03's only though, and on top of that for a very limited VIN range. I think we need to get this recall expanded!

http://www.automotive.com/2003/49/ni...lls/78405.html

jgruberman

This is resurrecting a dead thread, but I wanted to officially say thanks for the pics because they helped me help Autozone differentiate between "front" and "rear"... while it should be passenger/driver.

Also a side note... did you take those pictures with the Hubble telescope?

G35cTT

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Mines 04 but seriously they need to expand since they're the same sensors.

A picture is worth a thousand words, or something like that.
With a Costco Canon 790 point/shoot digital cam

NAZ33

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Hey guys, after been having issues with my Z, thanks god to this thread, i found the problem, i just replaced the sensor (bank1), but im still having issues, the same thing, rpms goes down and i feel like the car is going to die, so i put the error code reader and i found out that now is the (bank 2) :s :S, it is crazy huh?? so i recommend you guys, if you are going to replace just one sensor think on replace all of them.......

BlueDragonZ

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Well the problem returned. Its showing me the P0345 code twice...?? What does that mean when its the same code? Also since i already had this problem back in '09 is there a bigger issue here?

BlueDragonZ

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DAMN! I forgot how i removed this thing last time. I dont want to just pull on it.

BlueDragonZ

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Finally got it out and the sensor is covered in oil...? Also looks like the connector itself has some oil in it.

Ash33

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figured id throw my 2 cents in on this because this problem just popped up with mine as well.....

i took a hard turn (about 120 degrees) and felt a pop,, vehicle lost power, and SES, TCS, and SLIP lights all came on... car ran fine for me after but i wasnt gonna push my luck... scanned for codes and pulled P0340 -- camshaft position sensor bank 1 (aka passenger side CPS)... i was just going to order mine from the local parts store (only $37) when my nissan mechanic buddy sent me this:

Recall Date:
NOV 17, 2003
Model Affected:
2003 Nissan 350Z
Summary:
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE CIRCUIT BOARD FOR THE CRANK POSITION SENSOR OR CAM POSITION SENSOR MAY HAVE AN IMPROPER SOLDER JOINT DUE TO SOLDER DEFORMATION CAUSED BY HEAT STRESS ACCELERATED BY THE EXISTENCE OF FLUX RESIDUE DURING THE SOLDERING PROCESS.
Consequences:
THIS COULD CAUSE THE "SERVICE ENGINE SOON" WARNING LIGHT TO COME ON, CREATE A NO START CONDITION, CAUSE REDUCED ENGINE POWER, OR CAUSE THE ENGINE TO STOP RUNNING WITHOUT WARNING DURING VEHICLE OPERATION, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE CRANK POSITION SENSORS. CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR(S), AND IN SOME CASES, THE VARIABLE TIMING CONTROL SENSOR(S). VEHICLES INVOLVED IN A PREVIOUS RECALL CAMPAIGN, 01V357, ARE ALSO INCLUDED IN THIS NEW CAMPAIGN. THE REPLACEMENT SENSORS USED IN THAT CAMPAIGN ARE ALSO AFFECTED. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON DECEMBER 22, 2003. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261 OR INFINITI AT 1-800-662-6200.
Potential Units Affected:
630000

Read more: http://www.motortrend.com/cars/2003/...#ixzz1W0uJC8Up


--- im not able to bring my vehicle down to them tho because theres very little chance it will make the 57 mile trip down the highway but if you have a 2003 model,, you might wanna call the number there or your local dealership first... its an open ended TSB for this issue (meaning there is no mileage or age timeframe you have to be under)... it IS VIN SPECIFIC tho so call first...

or you can do it yourself.. if you have to replace both youre looking in the area of $80 to $100 for both of them (denso sensors btw if youre squeamish about auto parts store sensors)... if the VTC sensors are bad too,, well,, you dont wanna kno how much...

DemetriZ

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Thanks for posting this up with pics..Had the same problem Cel light, TCS light, and slip would stay on after a hard start. i replaced mine, bank 1 Green connector passenger side AKA "rear". Now the car runs so much better, faster accleration and throttle response. Got mine from autozone $53.
Remember to reset ecu after installing because the cel light will still come on if you dont. Disconnect battery, pump brakes 5 times, and let it sit for 2hours. Reconnect battery and your all set.
Thanks to ASH33 for posting recall info on this for an 03'