Code P0341

[ETP]

98 320 78K
Camshaft Position Sensor Circuit range performance...

replace the sensor? I have occasional rough idle on start up.
Can you DIY this part?....thanks

[ohlord]

cheap,pick up a filter or something if under 50 bucks so you can get the free shipping.Located on passenger side head at the front of the head.Easy diy.

check that it is fully plugged in before you declare it dead,and that all the wires are in good shape.

[ETP]

As always ....Thanks

[Musikmann]

Sorry if this has been explained before but can someone briefly explain the difference between the camshaft position sensor and the crankshaft positon sensor?

Thanks in advance,

MM

[ohlord]

sensor measures speed of the crank shaft so accurately that it can tell what cylinder is missing if it is missing by noting the change in flywheel speed.So it is used to regulate the firing of the plugs.Cam sensor among other things notes cam position thus the valves to help regulate fuel injection.So they sort of go hand in hand ,but have different symptoms when they fail or start to fail.And we all know which is the more common failure item.
ohlord

[Musikmann]

Thanks much ohlord

[SinesurfR]

etp,

just wondering if replacing your sensor did the job. The same code's coming up for me, and won't clear even after having replaced the sensor. Also, did you notice your selector freezing up and a bas/esp light coming on?