Camshaft Position Sensor 6.2L
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Camshaft Position Sensor 6.2L
Had codes P0365 and P0369 - B Circuit, Bank 1.
Replaced the sensor and still getting the same codes.
Can anyone point me in a direction for next steps.
I'm not into tearing the engine apart to do timing chain replacement. Anything else I can check before spending a ton of money.
It's a 2014 F250 6.2 with 69000 miles and runs fine.
Thanks!
Replaced the sensor and still getting the same codes.
Can anyone point me in a direction for next steps.
I'm not into tearing the engine apart to do timing chain replacement. Anything else I can check before spending a ton of money.
It's a 2014 F250 6.2 with 69000 miles and runs fine.
Thanks!
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Given that the two codes are for 'malfunction' and 'intermittent/faulty signal,' and you replaced the sensor already, it sounds to me like the timing chain has stretched and needs to be replaced.
The only question I have is, did you replace it with an OEM Ford Motorcraft sensor, or did you use an aftermarket sensor? These trucks, since 1999, have NEVER liked aftermarket sensors. Some of them will work okay-ish, but don't give the same readings as OEM ones do. If you didn't replace with a Motorcraft sensor, I would say you could try that first...but just be aware that it may not be the issue.
The only question I have is, did you replace it with an OEM Ford Motorcraft sensor, or did you use an aftermarket sensor? These trucks, since 1999, have NEVER liked aftermarket sensors. Some of them will work okay-ish, but don't give the same readings as OEM ones do. If you didn't replace with a Motorcraft sensor, I would say you could try that first...but just be aware that it may not be the issue.
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Yes it was OEM.
The thing is it threw the codes intermittently for a couple months and last 2 weeks it threw the codes every time I started it.
I even tried disconnecting the battery so it would definitely clear any pending codes or anything else that may linger tin the computer.
The thing is it threw the codes intermittently for a couple months and last 2 weeks it threw the codes every time I started it.
I even tried disconnecting the battery so it would definitely clear any pending codes or anything else that may linger tin the computer.
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Given that the two codes are for 'malfunction' and 'intermittent/faulty signal,' and you replaced the sensor already, it sounds to me like the timing chain has stretched and needs to be replaced.
The only question I have is, did you replace it with an OEM Ford Motorcraft sensor, or did you use an aftermarket sensor? These trucks, since 1999, have NEVER liked aftermarket sensors. Some of them will work okay-ish, but don't give the same readings as OEM ones do. If you didn't replace with a Motorcraft sensor, I would say you could try that first...but just be aware that it may not be the issue.
The only question I have is, did you replace it with an OEM Ford Motorcraft sensor, or did you use an aftermarket sensor? These trucks, since 1999, have NEVER liked aftermarket sensors. Some of them will work okay-ish, but don't give the same readings as OEM ones do. If you didn't replace with a Motorcraft sensor, I would say you could try that first...but just be aware that it may not be the issue.
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69k miles, but how many hours? It's a 2014, if it has a LOT of idle hours on it, then yeah, that chain could be stretched.
And it's not unheard of. I had a Durango for the wife years back, with the...I think 5.2 Magnum? Anyway, every six months it would throw an error code for the timing sensor - first time at about 80k miles. Pulled it out and the face would be worn because the chain was rubbing on it. Cost to replace the sensor every six months was MUCH less than replacing the timing chain. Did this for about 2 years, then got rid of it. It ran fine, got great mileage, but the chain was stretched just enough it would rub on the face of the sensor.
And it's not unheard of. I had a Durango for the wife years back, with the...I think 5.2 Magnum? Anyway, every six months it would throw an error code for the timing sensor - first time at about 80k miles. Pulled it out and the face would be worn because the chain was rubbing on it. Cost to replace the sensor every six months was MUCH less than replacing the timing chain. Did this for about 2 years, then got rid of it. It ran fine, got great mileage, but the chain was stretched just enough it would rub on the face of the sensor.
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Well since I inadvertently put the new sensor in Bank 2 and then realizing my mistake, I put the sensor I took out of Bank 2 in Bank 1, I'm thinking I'll buy another new sensor and put it in Bank 1 and see if that helps.
99powerstrokedF250 may be on to something since before I bought it last May they had to change a sensor. I bet it was the same sensor. I'm going to investigate.
99powerstrokedF250 may be on to something since before I bought it last May they had to change a sensor. I bet it was the same sensor. I'm going to investigate.
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Well since I inadvertently put the new sensor in Bank 2 and then realizing my mistake, I put the sensor I took out of Bank 2 in Bank 1, I'm thinking I'll buy another new sensor and put it in Bank 1 and see if that helps.
99powerstrokedF250 may be on to something since before I bought it last May they had to change a sensor. I bet it was the same sensor. I'm going to investigate.
99powerstrokedF250 may be on to something since before I bought it last May they had to change a sensor. I bet it was the same sensor. I'm going to investigate.
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New sensor didn't come in so I decided to check the wiring out. It's all encased in chaff guard so not much to see, but I did remove the electrical connector and plug it back on 3 or 4 times and wiggled it around. So far it hasn't thrown the codes so hopefully it was just a loose connection.
Thanks for everyone's guidance!
Thanks for everyone's guidance!