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Old Mar 27, 2012 | 06:06 PM
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P0340 code?

What does this code do? Says CMP sensor circuit malfunction. The cel comes on. Like half cyndlers r running
 
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Old Mar 27, 2012 | 07:46 PM
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Usually when that code shows up it means it's time to walk. The CMP (CPS) is the sensor the computer uses to read the timing of the engine to determine injector firing etc. Any other codes show up like P1316?

For the code, get yourself a new CPS from Ford (don't waste your time with the parts house versions). Then I'd also consider checking your UVCH connections for burnt pins since those can give off the rough running symptoms you're describing.
 
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Old Mar 27, 2012 | 08:10 PM
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Yea, the truck runs fine still, it just goes rough running when I idle down while driving.then back to normal
 
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Old Mar 27, 2012 | 08:12 PM
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No other codes on my edge insight. Also can u define what cps,uvch means
 
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Old Mar 27, 2012 | 08:17 PM
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Camshaft position sensor= CPS
Under valve cover harness = UVCH
 
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Old Mar 27, 2012 | 08:20 PM
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So the cps is at the front bttm of the motor right?
 
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Old Mar 27, 2012 | 08:25 PM
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Yes. It's the sensor that has the thing that looks like the timing mark at the crank.

Different year motor, but this shows how to change it. Welcome to guzzle's CPS R&R Web Page<

Should be around $25 or so from the Ford house.
 
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Old Mar 27, 2012 | 08:30 PM
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Ok,ill try to get one tommaro, then I'll update ya. What would burnt pins take to fix?
 
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Old Mar 27, 2012 | 08:41 PM
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New valve cover gasket set
 
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Old Mar 29, 2012 | 05:41 AM
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Originally Posted by F350-6
Usually when that code shows up it means it's time to walk. The CMP (CPS) is the sensor the computer uses to read the timing of the engine to determine injector firing etc. Any other codes show up like P1316?

For the code, get yourself a new CPS from Ford (don't waste your time with the parts house versions). Then I'd also consider checking your UVCH connections for burnt pins since those can give off the rough running symptoms you're describing.
Also what you mean by its time to walk? Just more than likley your going to be walking? Or time to trade in?
 
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Old Mar 29, 2012 | 04:58 PM
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Well replace my cps, drove it to work 20 mins away, no problems. Hope this fixed it.
 
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Good deal. Normally when a CPS dies your walking home are calling a buddy
 
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Also what you mean by its time to walk? Just more than likley your going to be walking? Or time to trade in?
When the CPS goes, or becomes intermittent, the computer can no longer read the timing of the engine so it doesn't know when to fire the injectors. Rather than destroying the engine due to improperly timed injection events, the computer simply shuts the injectors down and won't allow any of them to fire. That means coast to the side and start walking or call for a ride.

A $30 sensor is hardly a reason to trade the truck in. (unless you want to make me a good deal on yours ) The only CPS failure I've had on my current truck happened around 155,000 miles on the odometer. I've over 398,000 now. No reason at all to trade the truck in.
 
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Good deal thanks for the help
 
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