Hello, I have a ‘96 Corolla with 166k miles. I’ve had some basic stuff motor mounts and radioator and tune up done since I’ve owned it, for about a year, and she runs great for her age but I all of a sudden got the PO340 check code. My friend said the camshaft sensor should be on engine but from what I’ve read on here it’s in the distributor? I bought the sensor and I guess need to get the distributor as well? The car was running fine before the code came up only a couple times on a very cold day it hesitated to start right up and haven’t lost power or other issues I’ve read. When I drove it a short distance last week it was chugging and had some misfire at idle and ran rough I also had almost run out of gas so my buddy put about a gallon of gas in so I could make it to the gas station he said gas wasn’t even six months old anyway I have never had this code come up on any of my Yotas and need to get it fixed asap so I can get to work. I just want to make sure I have all the parts and the location of the sensor before I get under the hood thanks
Need help code PO340 sensor location
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Did you try clearing the code, see if it resets?
Which sensor did you buy?
Which sensor did you buy?
Yep, my friend cleared it and it came back on, and I drove it a short distance after that and it was idling super rough, I got a camshaft position sensor off of eBay
Got a picture of the sensor?
As far as I know the cam sensor is part of the dist on 96'; you can check their resistance!
As far as I know the cam sensor is part of the dist on 96'; you can check their resistance!
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I hope this helps you:
Also, check the condition of the cam belt and ignition timing, but do not try to change the ignition timing. If the belt slipped or is damaged, throwing timing off, after the belt is replaced the cam timing will be restored also causing the ignition timing to be correct.
Also, check the condition of the cam belt and ignition timing, but do not try to change the ignition timing. If the belt slipped or is damaged, throwing timing off, after the belt is replaced the cam timing will be restored also causing the ignition timing to be correct.
Thanks I’ve watched this…that’s why I was asking where the location of the sensor is. If it were that easy I would’ve done it already, apparently the sensor on my car is inside the distributor which requires more work than shown in this video. My mechanic hasn’t gotten back to me I guess I’ll have to find another one. Watched numerous videos bit can’t seem to find one pertaining to a Corolla only Camrys I’m beyond frustrated
The sensor you have is for a 98' and later model years!
Maybe this will provide you with some info:
www.toyotanation.com
Maybe this will provide you with some info:
List of confirmed distributor-at-fault issues
So we all know there are a zillion threads on this forum where people have issues, we all chime in and suggest distributor is at fault, and then we never hear back on a resolution from OP. So what I've been trying to do is create a list of all threads where: OP listed symptoms/issues...
www.toyotanation.com
Ugh I see, and I now remember why I don’t but parts off of eBay. They shouldn’t advertise that the part will fit abcd models and then I realized when I went to put the make model etc to make sure it fit they used the info from my last Toyota instead of this, anyway thanks I will check this info out and return this crapThe sensor you have is for a 98' and later model years!
Maybe this will provide you with some info:
List of confirmed distributor-at-fault issues
So we all know there are a zillion threads on this forum where people have issues, we all chime in and suggest distributor is at fault, and then we never hear back on a resolution from OP. So what I've been trying to do is create a list of all threads where: OP listed symptoms/issues...
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Thanks for replying. I hope to see the right answer when it comes. I have a '98 Corolla and I hope to never have that problem, but if I do, there'll be clues. However, the '98 Corolla engine is altogether different from the '96. Maybe you can visit a pick n pull and take a distributor apart for a study- no risk to your car- and afterwards know what you need that way. Also, I wonder how a cam sensor inside a distributor can tell anything but distributor concerns, and camshaft orientation.
Don't buy parts based on a code. The code only tells you what you need to check. It could just be a bad wire or loose part.
The repair manual says to check the resistance of the sensor, then check the wiring back to the ECM, then check the air gap, then the ECM as a last resort. It could be a loose or frayed wire on the distributor connector. You could have oil leaking inside the distributor causing problems.
I'm sure I posted the resistance specs here somewhere previously.
If you can get a cheap distributor (original Denso) from a junkyard 96-97 Corolla that would be the best bet after checking wiring, etc.
The repair manual says to check the resistance of the sensor, then check the wiring back to the ECM, then check the air gap, then the ECM as a last resort. It could be a loose or frayed wire on the distributor connector. You could have oil leaking inside the distributor causing problems.
I'm sure I posted the resistance specs here somewhere previously.
If you can get a cheap distributor (original Denso) from a junkyard 96-97 Corolla that would be the best bet after checking wiring, etc.
Thank you very good advice, I was thinking about ordering distributor after all the googling and advice on here, most of this is all new to me, I’ve done minor repairs on vehicle’s but a mechanic I am not. Just want to get some knowledge and fix her up so we can back on the road
The good thing about the 96-97 is you don't need to set the ignition timing using a timing light, so it's basically unbolt the distributor and put the new distributor in. You still need to not over-tighten the distributor bolts or distributor cap bolts. And you need to know how to disconnect and reconnect the wire connector. Pretty basic things, but maybe some people couldn't do it.
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Do try and get the correct OEM sensor if you deem that to be the actual problem not the connector not the wiring etc. You don't have to get it at the dealer but get the OEM if it's nippendenzo or whatever Japanese company by the one that would be installed originally not some cheap Chinese one that will not work or May fail quickly. Avoid eBay and Amazon they're sometimes kind of shady sellers on there just saying what's nice is if you go to the local shop parts shop if there would be a problem it's easily returnable but do ask them some of them are stickers with electric parts good luck
I’ve called three major auto parts stores, all three after I give them the code, make and model tell me that this year has NO camshaft sensor and try to sell me a crankshaft sensor. They say this year/model has two crankshaft sensors and not a camshaft, unless I can get to a junkyard I have to order online. This part allegedly doesn’t exist in their systems I’m going to follow most of the advice on here and see what happens. My car has nonissues starting and hasn’t died on me or lost power but it’s misfiring so I’m waiting on someone with mechanical experience to come help me out since I’m in a very rural area and more than half the “mechanics” out here are full of shit
The parts stores are somewhat correct. The camshaft position sensor is built into the distributor, so Toyota doesn't sell the sensor separately. In fact, they say if there is a problem with the sensor to replace the whole distributor.
Don't believe me? Try finding the part number yourself based on your VIN here:
japan-parts.eu/
Don't believe me? Try finding the part number yourself based on your VIN here:
japan-parts.eu/
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