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Old 10-07-2012 | 06:57 AM
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Car drove perfect when last parked. Try to start about a week later and the car will start and immediately die. Pulled code p0345, replaced batter with new deka 18xtl battery and bank 2 camshaft sensor like the code dictates, still no change in condition, any ideas? Car also throws random abs codes, all lights on the dash are on.
Old 10-07-2012 | 10:01 AM
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At times both cam position sensors are bad.One shows uo with a code.The other is weak,ready to go.You replaced the harder to get one.The bank 1 is a piece of cake.
A bad sensor will make the codes go crazy like you are experiencing.Just my opinion...
I only use a OEM Nissan part when replacing a part like a cam sensor.I've known
aftermarket replacements to be defective.
Old 10-07-2012 | 12:07 PM
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I used oem, thanks for the input!
Old 10-08-2012 | 12:41 PM
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This happened to me once. Turned out I didn't push in the throttle body wire harness plug hard enough.
Old 10-08-2012 | 04:07 PM
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Antitheft system shutting down injectors?? just a guess
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Bump, still stumped
Old 10-09-2012 | 10:08 AM
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Just to make sure, you replaced passenger side sensor?

FSM list of things to check:

Harness or connectors
CMP bank 2 open or shorted
CKP sensor shorted
EVT (exhaust valve timing) control position sensor B2 shorted
APP sensor 2 is shorted
EVAP control sys pressure sensor is shorted
Refrigerant pressure sensor is shorted
Camshaft mechanical issue
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Starting system circuit

Easiest way to diagnose is with a good OEM datasream reading scanner and digital oscilloscope plus wiring diagram. Finding someone who knows how to is hard. Otherwise throw parts at it.
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