How to Change out a CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR on a NISSAN FRONTIER / Truck is Hard to Start when Hot!

[@setecastronomy4704]

I have watched a bunch of videos and you are the only one that showed body positioning and contortions you have to do to get this done and I want to thank you for that! The Nissan engineers that thought this was a good place to put a sensor need to be flogged! Engineers need to work as a mechanic for a couple of years before they are given a drawing board! Thank you again! It looks like I will be cussing up a storm. These are the same Nissan engineers that designed the transmission cooler for the Pathfinder, Frontier and Xterra that fails and dumps engine coolant into the transmission and leaves you with a $4000.00 repair bill.

[@papawsplace]

Yes Sir. I wish all pickup trucks had hoods like a big truck to where the hood tilted up. It sure would make things easier. Thanks for the kind words my friend. God Bless!

[@jeremynieves6138]

Sse Qatarí/-.-

[@PapaScott72908]

Setec I totally agree, best video to help out and show details.

[@setecastronomy4704]

@@PapaScott72908 After I changed the bank 1 sensor, the bank 2 sensor threw a code and after I replaced that sensor the crankshaft timing sensor went bad, it was a bad day! I drove around for a month and the Check Engine light came back on and now I have to change the fuel gauge assembly, this is going to be a Cluster-Duck! I will never buy a Nissan again!

[@70DMac]

Thankfully, Nissan took care of the transmission/ radiator coolant problem in 2011, which is the year of my xterra, lol.

[@bettaeveryday]

To anyone attempting this repair, it's helpful to get the hood as far open as possible. To get mine all the way back, I used a ratchet strap from my roof rack to the hood hook and it gave me MUCH more room to work with than the prop rod alone could have. Also, since it's only held in place by 2 10MM nuts and hose clamps, getting the heater hose assembly out of the way will give you a more or less straight shot to it. Just be mindful of coolant spilling. You will lose a bit. Make sure you have a collection container in place. Thanks for the vid.

[@papawsplace]

Great advice.

[@elijahdavidson5740]

Thank you brotha, been having this problem with my Frontier for the past months and finally know whats wrong. Tyj

[@papawsplace]

Glad to be of help my friend.

[@scrappy836548]

So glad to hear that solved your problem. It's funny that my husband thought he might be dealing with a sensor issue with his 2016 ram truck. But it never threw a code, it just wouldn't start. It looks like just the battery, at this time. My 2019 ram has all sorts of sensors, electronic stuff that if anything happened, it would definitely have to go into the shop. My husband is a good mechanic, but that electronic stuff is pretty intimidating. Glad your problems fixed and no cursing to boot! Great job Eddie. God bless!

[@papawsplace]

Thank You Amy, yes all the electronic stuff is very frustrating. If I know what's wrong I'll try to fix it but figuring out what's wrong can drive you nuts..LOL

[@scrappy836548]

@@papawsplace exactly - knowing what to fix is great but if you don't, it's very frustrating. With all the electronics, you have to purchase or have access to a computer that gives you the information. Otherwise, it's just a guessing game. I'm not sure I really like all the electronics. It's great to have electric seat, heated steering wheel etc ,but if something happens, oi vey! Thank you for the video! I sure hope it solved your problem and you get some good carefree miles! God bless!

[@hotdog99100]

Sir, many thanks the tip of taking off the hose bracket save me a load of time. Great tip.

[@hotdog99100]

From a past change event putting cardboard and then a moving blanket over the engine makes it less painful.

[@papawsplace]

That would help for sure.

[@70DMac]

I just had the other side go bad. P0345 code for the drivers side. There is supposedly more room on the drivers side, and that was still a pain to get to. You're right. The hardest part was getting that connector off, lol.

[@papawsplace]

Them connectors are hard to figure out when you can't see them. LOL

[@chrisshipman8063]

Thanks for the video going around the other side and the needle nose pliers did the trick

[@papawsplace]

You're welcome. Thanks for commenting.

[@rickhenry1833]

Hi Eddie ! Were you aware on the 2006 Frontier and Pathfinder, there are actually 2 Camshaft Position Sensors that toss out a P0340 code ? The one on Bank 1 is actually located on the Passenger Side ? You have to remove the Passenger Front Tire and lift the plastic wheel well cover to get to the side of the block above where the oil pan is. I was coding the P0340 and the dealer gave me the Rear one that you replaced. I replaced it and 40 miles later I got the same code again... I did a little further digging into this problem and found out that According to Specs, That is technically Bank 2, not bank 1. I replaced the other sensor on the actual bank 1 on the Right Passenger side of the motor and no problems since. It ir is located under a rubber boot with a 10mm bolt and it is in a tight location that requires a 5:yo 8" 1/4 inch drive extension and perhaps a 1/4 inch universal joint. Thought I would pass this along to a good honest man. I enjoyed your video ! God bless and have an awesome day Amigo.

[@papawsplace]

Thanks Rick for that good info, I did know it was two but the one I replaced fixed my problem. I guess I got lucky on this one. LOL....Thanks Again.

[@BakeALegAndLetsDigIt]

Hello. I made it finally. Woohooo I subscribed as well while I am here .God bless you my friend 💙 🙏

[@papawsplace]

Thank you Much! I know it's hard to get the time to check out every ones channel but I try my best. LOL God Bless!

[@drock4912]

"We kilter" haha i love it. Love the video, pretty helpful. Thsnk you

[@papawsplace]

👍

[@alanjones5959]

Great video buddy! I got to change mine and I’ll know what I got coming. I don’t hear many folk on KZbin that kinda sound like me 👍 I’m from Southeastern Ky

[@papawsplace]

Not many of our kind around. 😂 Thanks for dropping in and commenting.

[@PapaScott72908]

Awesome video which helped me from start to finish. Your details, comments and camera angles we're perfect to which you showed how you layed on engine, to propping open hood. Thanks.

[@papawsplace]

Glad to me helpful and thank you much for commenting. God Bless!

[@jeffsquatch1024]

I think we all need to learn how to cuss in Japanese in order to work on these Frontiers!😂

[@papawsplace]

🤣🤣Thats rite!

[@williamnash530]

😅

[@joaquinaguirre2976]

Hey Poorboy, Good video and info. I appreciated, I am traying to help a friend that is working on a nissan 2005. Thanks.

[@papawsplace]

Glad it was helpful and thank you for commenting.

[@Elizabeth_Rojas]

These newer engines just don't have allot of room to work in don't they. Hey, but you got it done. 💜✌

[@papawsplace]

No they don't and it's a pain to do anything tp them.

[@sethdover4999]

I see you have the same paint flake problems I have. They were notorious on 2000s Nissans. My truck looks exactly like yours, is even an 06 and that color blue. My truck had the same issues as yours. I had put a new fuel pump in it at the end of May, but a few weeks later it began to quit on me 15-20 minutes into driving, and wouldn't crank back unless you let it sit for about half an hour. Replacing the cam and cranks positions sensors fixed it.

[@papawsplace]

Hello Mr. Seth, did you have to replace the cam shaft tensioner. I had too at about 90K. They say this model had issues with the tensioner. I didn't do that work myself.

[@teager3208]

I had to change the connector for my cam shaft sensor on bank 1 an bank 2 because they were some kind of spring loaded things that didn't let you pinch them to release. So did the sensors and connectors. It was push and the pressure lifts the connector. After removing them they no longer made a connection an I bent the pins on the bank 1 sensor. Didn't know until later. Now if you replace them, I connect the wire connectors first and then place it an bolt it down. Thus you know it made the click and connected properly first. It's a first for everyone that tries this. Just take your time unlike me. It is a little more difficult but made it easier since I needed new plugs to remove the plenum and just get after it.

[@papawsplace]

Thanks for that Tip Teager. I hope I never have to replace them again, it was a pain. LOL

[@shadowtruck5991]

Funny 8:55 how you top making love with the engine. Lol. Great vid. Well deserved so I subscribed.

[@papawsplace]

🤣Thank you much.

[@2rueblue]

I am a big fan of the smokey and the bandit movies and as you never appear in front of the camera without that hat of yours on, I got to thinking well Eddie might just be like the bandit with regards to your hat, so I did get a little worried when you took that hat off buddy. Im glad you got that sensor issue fixed out and well done buddy, a quick question about the hat buddy, it looks like it might have a story or two to tell so how long have you had it and when did start with the ventilation holes? you please take care my friend ,stay safe and of course God bless buddy

[@papawsplace]

LOL, Thank you my friend. Love the smokey and the bandit move myself. I lost my hair on top when I was very young andmI am just getting to where it doesn't bother me for people to see my head. Also I was 25 or so years old before I would wear a pair of shorts or shoes. I always had on blue jeans, boots and a cap/hat. The old hat I picked up at a flee market while working in Tx. but these are made of palm leaves and one day I was setting around and was like this hat is hot so I got my drill and poke me some vent holes in it. LOL

[@2rueblue]

@@papawsplace I would do the exact same thing with the hat if I were too hot, I knew their would be a story behind the hat as you only buy whats needed and keep what works, that's the absolute best way to be, you are a good man buddy, have a fantastic weekend brother.

[@blessedacresfarm7223]

Looks like when you went to the parts store, he looked up the crankshaft position sensor instead of the camshaft position sensor. That would explain the configuration of the mounting hole in relation to the wiring plug clip.

[@papawsplace]

Maybe so

[@sglee4708]

Well sir thank you for the video and the information I got a frontier also how many miles did your truck have before that happened thank you

[@papawsplace]

I thick it was around 140 to 150000.

[@FrankSuet]

Thanks for sharing

[@papawsplace]

Thank you for viewing and commenting.

[@TheTylerjoy04]

I Wish I Could Help You, I Did My Right Side Only Like 15mins..

[@papawsplace]

I wish you could have been too. LOL

[@RufusNorris-mm1cm]

Great video made us laugh.

[@papawsplace]

Glad you enjoyed it my friend. Thanks much!

[@loriwingfield3650]

Eddie, you were driving too fast for me to figure out which backroad you were on...lol I don't get up that way often but need to bring mama back to the old homeplace soon.

[@robbiemclendon1003]

Im fixing to replace both sensors. Have had to do this 4th year in a row. No idea why the sensors keep going bad.

[@papawsplace]

I've never had any more issues after replacing that one time.

[@kd5ozy]

Buster Scruggs Auto Repair!

[@papawsplace]

Getting it done. 👍

[@caonabocacik8471]

Thanks a lot 🙏, l enjoy your accent too , nice accent

[@papawsplace]

You are welcome, Thank you much!

[@sentelnbalivebolton7399]

This happened to me today I was pulling in my neighborhood and my 2016 Nissan Frontier cut off and turn right back on I drove to AutoZone I got that same sensor code and my truck doesn't have a check engine light on I'm going to get it fixed Friday

[@papawsplace]

Hope this helped. Thanks for commenting!

[@sentelnbalivebolton7399]

@papawsplace no problem thank you question does bank 2 mean it's the right side

[@papawsplace]

If my memory recalls correctly it's the Drivers side.

[@rlh9373]

Amen that what I belive on my 07 pathfinder shuts off. And my rpm will start to bounce around 2 and 1.5 then battery light and vdc and slip then car shuts off turn key off wait a few seconds and it will start up or crank a few time and them start .

[@papawsplace]

This could be your problem,

[@fvg3401]

2007 frontier Se 4.0 PO340 sensor keeps coming after being replaced?

[@papawsplace]

Mr. Fred It has two of these sensors. If you did not replace both of them it could be the other one.

[@fvg3401]

Thank you sir

[@fvg3401]

@@papawsplace Yes I changed out bank 2 when it was Bank One the auto parts store gave me the wrong information on Bank 1 saying it was on the driver side is bank 1 when actually it it's on the passenger side is bank 1 and the driver side is bank 2. But I got it all taken care of today hopefully.

[@papawsplace]

Good deal.

[@papawsplace]

Your very welcome.

[@Newlinjim]

The way this guy pulled that bank 1 sensor is the easiest approach. Be careful of the plastic tree going to the heater core on the passenger side, if you inadvertently put pressure on it they sometimes will crack. It’s a dealer part that comes with the lines press fit so it’s not cheap.

[@papawsplace]

Great advice.

[@sikorskybama1]

man you are better man then me. I have 100 pounds more than you do. Not an easy job. I removed my intake plenum just to get more room. That wiring loom behind the intake plenum makes it tough. Found the bolt but that harness was a struggle to clear it from bothersome harness.

[@papawsplace]

It was a little tight.

[@sikorskybama1]

@@papawsplace yea got it done, truck runs great . Thanks for your videos, much appreciated

[@alfredoguerra5454]

Thank you

[@papawsplace]

Your welcome!

[@Digital0.0]

Im having issues with my nesson frontier 2006, except I'm having an engine missfire I replaced the coil packs and checked fuel injectors.

[@papawsplace]

Is it throwing a code? May try changing the plugs if you're not getting a code.

[@ryaneaton6851]

How many miles? It could be the cats breaking apart causing back pressure

[@nathanmogary84]

That passanger side is a pain in the ass. I just did it on a 2012 xterra. Even after the wire connection snapped i still couldnt pull it off without prying it with a large screw driver.

[@papawsplace]

They need to build pickups like Big Trucks, where the hood tilts forwards so a man can get to everything.

[@Jo-JoGro]

I had the same thing happen to me the 1st new one u got is the crankshaft sensor instead of the camshaft sensor u needed they look the same but the connector is rotated 90 degrees and they arent interchangeable lol simple mistake lol

[@papawsplace]

I sure that happens to a lot of people. LOL

[@steppydaddy972]

😂😂😂😂😂 Awesome job sir 👍

[@papawsplace]

Thank you much!

[@leroyrosario6898]

Good job thank you

[@papawsplace]

you are very welcome.

[@jasonprewitt742]

I replaced my cam shaft sensor an when I put it in the truck its a 2003 Nissan frontier it want shift pass 2nd gear ??

[@papawsplace]

Make sure the transmission is not low on fluid. If it's not low on fluid, it could be the shift solenoid. I'm not a mechanic so I'm just guessing here. LOL

[@jasonprewitt742]

@@papawsplace it happened as soon as I replaced the part hasn't shift since

[@papawsplace]

Did you reset/ clear the code after installing the new part? If so, you may need to check and make sure no wires or vacuum hose got disconnected. Just Guessing now. LOL

[@jasonprewitt742]

@@papawsplace i did all that I called Nissan an they said they need to put it on there computer an reset it i dont understand it makes no sense its not something wrong with the transmission cause I been driving it in 2nd gear for 3 years now an 21.000 thousand miles later it hasn't blown up its still runs in 2nd gear

[@papawsplace]

So this all started 3 years ago after replacing the cam shaft sensor 3 years ago?

[@spike7703]

thanks for the video... I am not looking for this job... this ole fellar's back is out of wack so Lord Jesus help me.

[@papawsplace]

No sir, if you have a bad back, you don't want to try this.

[@spike7703]

@@papawsplace thanks but a couple hours late...lol. I did the job in about 2 hrs.. found it easier to disconnect the 2 heater core hoses and move them to the other side. trucks runs great once again. the autozone camshaft position sensor lasted 3 months... luckily it's a lifetime warranty part..so i swapped it out and installed without cussing at all, thank the Lord... thanks again for your video! God bless.

[@papawsplace]

You did good to not let a cuss work come out. 😂😂

[@billhunt892]

Morning bud , hope that fixes your problem , I could have saved you a lot of time, I saw the problem right off , … it’s the emblem on your grill, change that to a bow tie, made by Chevrolet.. problem solved .. LOL , na I’am just poking at ya … good video !

[@papawsplace]

😂🤣🤣🤣 That fixed it this time.So glad I didn't have to drop that tank.

[@rayhack7894]

My 2008 Frontier engine dies some times for no reason at all when driving. Yesterday it did that and would not start while sitting at a stop light. Could this be the problem that you are working on?

[@papawsplace]

First, I would clean the throttle intake and try that.

[@rayhack7894]

@@papawsplace Thanks. One other question. On the drivers side of the motor and back about 3/4 of the way is a square black plastic box about 1" square. It has a lead wire going from it but I have no idea what it is. Perhaps you might know? Thx 🙂

[@papawsplace]

Wish I could help you but I'm not sure myself.

[@CallSignWhiplash]

Mine is 2019 and has been doing this for a couple weeks without throwing a code. The dealership said it was one of 3 sensors so since the truck has 120k I’m changing all three.

[@papawsplace]

Thats the smart thing to do that way you know all have been replaced at the same time.

[@Blahdada-gt9zj]

That wrong sensor you had the first time is the crankshaft position sensor

[@papawsplace]

Yes sir.

[@youngmr2523]

ineed help

[@papawsplace]

It's not so fun to change out that's for sure.

[@nathanmogary84]

Cursing is a nice outlet to the engineers who screw you by putting these servciable parts in between the firewall and engine.

[@papawsplace]

LOL

[@oddopops1327]

👍👍😊😊

[@papawsplace]

👍

[@lonprete2189]

I just changed my camshaft sensor and it was every bit as difficult as everyone says. Engineers need to work in the field or slapped real hard on top of their head.

[@papawsplace]

I agree with you on that. LOL

[@luis1930pericles]

saludos amigo!!

[@papawsplace]

Thanks for commenting.

[@drock4912]

Gitter done!!

[@papawsplace]

👍

[@jgrm4443]

👊🙏

[@papawsplace]

Thank you.