another cam sensor ?
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another cam sensor ?
After studing this forum intently I decided it would be wise of me to have an extra sensor on hand. However, when I went to buy one I was informed that not only do you have replace you cam sensor if it goes bad but you have to also reset you computer codes. Is this correct? I was lead to believe by this part guy that just having a good cam sensor would not get my PSD going again. The error code would have to be cleared prior to my PSD starting agian. But I havn't seen this being discussed when replacing a cam sensor.
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most of the time a bad sensor will not set off a code. when mine went bad my truck would die occasionally for a couple of months before i replaced it and it never threw a code. if it goes bad and you have one and a wrench to replace it you should be fine.
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i have never heard of the code thing either, but if it were to be a problem just turn on your headlights and disconnect both batteries for 15-20 mins and that should reset the PCM then you should be set to go.
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Thanks for all the responses. I thought I was getting bad info from the parts guy. I trust you guys before some parts/counter boy! 99psdcrew, I was station on the east coast '89-'96 (Quantico, Camp Lejuene, & the armpit MCLB Albany, Ga) would love to see pic of your 99PSD sounds on your profile.
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a couple of months ago my truck would start spuddering and wanting to die and i got a code, p0344 if im correct i think that means camshaft posision senor malfunction or something like that, well anyways i went with my gut feeling and bought a cps and put it in my truck and havent had anymore trouble with it
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Mine did throw a code, I used my Superchips Programmer to reset it a couple of times before finally replacing CPS. It was an intermitent code, forgot exactly what it was.
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semperfi;
After working in solid-state electronics for over 30 years I have one premium bit of advice for everyone: "Do not work on electronics hot."
I know 12 volts won’t hurt you but think about your truck. Before removing (actually replacing is more important) the CPS disconnect both batteries. This should make resetting the computer codes a mute point.
After working in solid-state electronics for over 30 years I have one premium bit of advice for everyone: "Do not work on electronics hot."
I know 12 volts won’t hurt you but think about your truck. Before removing (actually replacing is more important) the CPS disconnect both batteries. This should make resetting the computer codes a mute point.
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Originally Posted by semperfipsd
Thanks for all the responses. I thought I was getting bad info from the parts guy. I trust you guys before some parts/counter boy! 99psdcrew, I was station on the east coast '89-'96 (Quantico, Camp Lejuene, & the armpit MCLB Albany, Ga) would love to see pic of your 99PSD sounds on your profile.
