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i have a 3.8 sn95 mustang. the check enginr light came on. i got it diagnosed, it was the camshaft piston sensor. i replaced the camshaft piston sensor, and reset the computer. it stays off untill i shut the car off. when i turn it on again the check engine light comes back on. HELP!

 

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It's the camshaft position sensor. Who did the diagnostics? Since this is an 3.8 l the computer is OBDII compliant. Have someone like Autozone pull the codes and report back. There could be dozens of sensor inputs causing the CEL.

 

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i took it to advanced auto parts they are the ones who pulled the code.

 

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What were the code numbers. Telling us they pulled the codes doesn't shed any light on possible causes.

 

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p0340 is the camshaft position sensor code.

 

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Have you checked the codes after having cleared any old ones? The way I read your post you still see a CEL but you haven't checked to see if it's something else.

 

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Some of those parts stores will not clear codes, but only check them for you. Go clear them

 

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toyman said:

Have you checked the codes after having cleared any old ones? The way I read your post you still see a CEL but you haven't checked to see if it's something else.

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what else do you think it could be ?

 

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madspeed said:

Some of those parts stores will not clear codes, but only check them for you. Go clear them

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i reset the computer several times, the CEL will stay off till i turn the car off. when i start it up againe it comesback on.

 

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i reset the computer several times, the CEL will stay off till i turn the car off. when i start it up againe it comesback on.

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How are you clearing the codes? Codes are checked both KOEO and KOER. With literally 100's of events that can cause a CEL one can't possibly guess. That's why one needs the assistance from a scanner/reader.

 

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I disconnected the possitive from the battery, for a few minutes.

 

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I disconnected the possitive from the battery, for a few minutes.

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Always disconnect the negative first and only the positive if removing the battery. With the negative off it will take about 15 minutes to clear the KAM (Keep Alive Memory).

 

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i did exactlly what you said, and the cel still came back on.

 

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And the only code being read as of today is p0340? If it is the only code check the crank sensor connection to ensure that there isn't a bent or damaged pin.