How to replace a cam timing sensor connector

Previously, the camshaft sensor in my 2012 Ram 1500 was bad, and I replaced it. One problem leads to another. After I replaced the sensor, I was intermittently getting a P0340 code which meant the computer was not getting timing information on a regular basis (2.5 seconds or it throws a code). The connector did not seem snug on the sensor, so I replaced the connector. The long term result is good. To date I have put about 10,000 km on since this fix, and all is well. Sometimes the simplest solution is the best.

[@Squee96]

I have been fighting the P0340 code on a 2013 Jeep GC 5.7L, and your video just put me on the right path I believe. While only somewhat mechanically inclined, electrical is not my strong suit. Will be trying this out soon, thanks for the commentary! I'm also selling a used 2013 Jeep 😂

[@thewrighthandyman8139]

A 2013 Jeep, hmm... tempting 😁. Good luck, I hope it works! Trying to track down electrical demons is a very large pain.

[@Squee96]

I was hoping this was a similar issue, due to some exposed and dirty copper at the end of the fem connection, ended up not being the fix. 😭 swapped the pigtail, car still won't start. Thinking after a single click when starting, it might be starter related. On to the next thing 😅

[@thewrighthandyman8139]

@@Squee96 Good Luck, I hope you find it. I know on old cars, the solenoid would crap out and click when you tried to start it. You could short it with a screwdriver to get it running. I would guess that modern cars do not use that anymore.

[@Squee96]

@thewrighthandyman8139 Kept at it with the pigtail. Heat gun I picked up was having trouble melting solder in the connectors. After some time it started right up. 🙏🏼 Thanks again!

[@thewrighthandyman8139]

@@Squee96 Awesome! It's always a good feeling when you can resolve one of those ghost issues.

[@Ken-gh7wk]

Did this solve your problem? Having a similar issue on a 2006 Silverado.

[@thewrighthandyman8139]

It did. Instead of getting 2-3 codes a day, I get one about every 6 months. I usually just unplug/replug the sensor connector, delete the code and it's all good.