Cam Position Sensor
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From: Southeast Louisiana
Cam Position Sensor
On my 2002 C5 corvette I have now in the last few days had to reset and clear a P0343 code that appeared in the last few days. I have read extensively for the last few days about the causes of why this happens. After the check engine light appears the cars runs a bit funny but not to terribly bad but it acts really difficult to start but it does start. Does anyone here have any experience with changing the Cam Positioning Sensor which is the sensor that is triggering this code. I would like to see some pictures and a video of where sensor is and how to access it. If I am to replace this sensor is after market one type suitable or should I get the original part? Any help/advice will be appreciated.
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On my 2002 C5 corvette I have now in the last few days had to reset and clear a P0343 code that appeared in the last few days. I have read extensively for the last few days about the causes of why this happens. After the check engine light appears the cars runs a bit funny but not to terribly bad but it acts really difficult to start but it does start. Does anyone here have any experience with changing the Cam Positioning Sensor which is the sensor that is triggering this code. I would like to see some pictures and a video of where sensor is and how to access it. If I am to replace this sensor is after market one type suitable or should I get the original part? Any help/advice will be appreciated.
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I am finding on youtube a lot of conflicting videos and responses of the procedure to remove the intake manifold some say that you just have to move it forward a bit and others are saying that you must drain the radiator and disconnect the fuel line. I can do a lot under the hood and have such as water pump radiator and the such. I am a bit intimidated at trying this
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I am finding on youtube a lot of conflicting videos and responses of the procedure to remove the intake manifold some say that you just have to move it forward a bit and others are saying that you must drain the radiator and disconnect the fuel line. I can do a lot under the hood and have such as water pump radiator and the such. I am a bit intimidated at trying this
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I am finding on youtube a lot of conflicting videos and responses of the procedure to remove the intake manifold some say that you just have to move it forward a bit and others are saying that you must drain the radiator and disconnect the fuel line. I can do a lot under the hood and have such as water pump radiator and the such. I am a bit intimidated at trying this
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I am finding on youtube a lot of conflicting videos and responses of the procedure to remove the intake manifold some say that you just have to move it forward a bit and others are saying that you must drain the radiator and disconnect the fuel line. I can do a lot under the hood and have such as water pump radiator and the such. I am a bit intimidated at trying this
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No coolant in the intake but the throttle body is heated with a coolant line. Some internet instructions tell you to disconnect that coolant line so you may lose some coolant if you disconnect it. Some instructions tell you to remove the fuel rails which you don't have to do.