P0340 Code. Cam Sensor & Connector Replacement!!

[@Jaguarist]

5:55 OMG You almost got me there 🤣I used non-insulated butt-connectors with shrink tubes to replace Ignition coil connectors (new ones) and VVT wires (with new connectors) and heat resictance car wire harness for my 2005 Volvo XC90. No soldering.

[@robertjospeh1097]

Experience and knowledge was the diagnostic. Great job.

[@WrenchingWithKenny]

Thank you! I appreciate your kind words. Keep wrenching 🔧

[@jthonn]

I agree

[@JimSampson-y6v]

Yep... remember working on those engines a lot ... !... used to show some customers how to change the cam sensor themselves and to carry a spare in the glove box. . kinda like carrying a spare HEI module in your glovebox for gm cars with the HEI distributor...

[@SeanBZA]

Or Ford CVH ignition modules, which also were notorious for failing when hot. I used to buy 2 at a time, and run the one for a week, then swap to the other, so there was a known working one in the vehicle, along with the 7mm spanner and the thermal grease used to install it.

[@WrenchingWithKenny]

That's a great idea! All our neons had them in the glove box. Keep wrenching 🔧

[@haneyoakie14]

@@SeanBZA Mom had a 1975 Gran Torino wagon that would just die. This was 1979, the Ford electronic ignition was relatively new, not even the Ford dealer knew what to do. That Ford stranded us 250 miles from home on vacation. Dad traded that ford for a new Pontiac LeMans wagon once we got that ford home. The rest of their lives, we were a GM family. I almost got disowned in 1991 for buying a Ranger. I tried to buy an S10, but it was a hot day and no salesmen wanted to come out of the AC to show me the one I picked out. So I left and went a mile further down the road to the Ford dealership. I drove the new Ranger home that evening.

[@michaelmartin2276]

I had a Dodge Mini RAM van as a company car for many years in the 1980's . Had the 2.2 L . It was slow ! But also very reliable. It had 200k miles. As I recall only the radiator and alternator were replaced. It did had issues with the rear shock mount bolt shearing off, happen several times. I used to sleep in it on cross country trips.

[@Michael-yi4mc]

Only Kenny can make watching paint dry so interesting.

[@Mustangg16]

You really think so 🤔

[@Michael-yi4mc]

@@Mustangg16 👍Even I couldn’t do that.

[@ukmechanic8923]

Kenny, I've used those solder type connectors quite a few times and never had any problems and yes, some European vehicle manufacturers do use solder connections around the vehicle. It's a bit ironic that the connector type that you use the most is the one I've had the most issues with.

[@WrenchingWithKenny]

That's wild. I have never had to fix anyone's work that does it the same way as I do. I have had to fix solder too. Thanks for your reply & watching the channel. Keep wrenching 🔧

[@ukmechanic8923]

@@WrenchingWithKenny I have to say that in my 40+ years in this trade I've even seen scotchlocks used and not have any issues for a reasonable long time, as in several years or longer. I've come to the conclusion that it often comes down to how and where also what purpose the connectors are used for and using the correct size for the wire, rather than any particular type of connector

[@jthonn]

@@ukmechanic8923 I agree, it makes a world of difference if done properly. I can remember a time I got some connectors from Crutchfield for car stereo that was just a hard clear plastic short tube that had a screw top, you just twisted the wires together, stuck them in one side and screwed the cap on. I thought they were crappy, but I never had one fail. I have also done the "western union", twisting a certain way, never failed and you can't pull them apart.

[@Blutnase]

I just bought a set of those butt connectors through your link. Thank you sir.

[@bricktop7803]

Good job Kenny. Thankfully we only have exposure to a PT cruiser, and there are very few of them over here, for US markets only...lol. Very rare to see a PT cruiser as well, most are scrapped by now. All the cars you work on are alien to everyone else, only American cars on here 😄😄😄. It is your work ethic and we watch.

[@WrenchingWithKenny]

Thank you for watching & keep wrenching 🔧

[@RussellBooth1977]

I have had to do a similar thing in my 5.7 litre Chevrolet LS1 V8 powered Holden VY SS Commodore except that it was due to a loose MAF sensor connector. I replaced the connector in 2018-2019 because I got an intermittent P0102 code because it was loose in the MAF meters connection port. Last year I replaced the whole connector again using one which had a pigtail on it because one of the wires pulled out of the connector because the wires insulation was aged & hard instead of soft & pliable. I straight soldered the pigtail connector onto the original wiring harness then I insulated it with that Raychem type of glue lined heatshrink tubing as well,I also added some more of that corrugated tubing to cover the connections because the original corrugated tubing was brittle then I taped it up with black electrical tape then fitted a small cable tie to make sure that the tape won't unravel itself !

[@jthonn]

That heat takes it's toll. Sometimes hard to do, but keep the wires as far away from the exhaust and block too if you can.

[@robertqman5751]

You did catch me ... I was thinking WTF with that solder connector after just seeing your previous video about them yesterday ... lol.

[@WrenchingWithKenny]

😂😂😂 thanks for your reply & watching the channel. Keep wrenching 🔧

[@Jimmyky77]

I knew it was a 2.4 Dodge Chrysler engine Kenny just by seeing the camshaft sensor, because I have a 2005 caravan and I used to own a 2005 PT cruiser. I've replaced them multiple times.

[@WrenchingWithKenny]

Yup! ALL! THE! TIME! thanks for watching & keep wrenching 🔧

[@jthonn]

At least on those, it's easy to get to. Some cars it takes much more time to remove all the crap out of the way, and some you have to remove the valve cover. eeek

[@philspear73]

Nice work Kenny. I was gonna troll you about that connector but you beat me to the punch 😂

[@Michael_J_M14]

He’s pretty troll proof at this point. He heads them off every time😂

[@raygee1138]

Very good Kenny, you really had me going there when you pulled out the cold solder butt connector! Score one for team sarcasm!! I'm sure you're gonna catch some flack over using an open flame in an engine bay too....oh well, let the haters hate.

[@WrenchingWithKenny]

Mrs Wrenching's face was priceless when she saw the video! Thanks for your reply. I'm definitely gonna get crap for the 🔥 thanks for watching & keep wrenching 🔧

[@real_motormouthvideo]

@@WrenchingWithKenny Looking forward to seeing you up in NY soon....are you still on for a MMR studio visit?

[@SeanBZA]

@@WrenchingWithKenny Internal combustion, external combustion, not too much difference if controlled.

[@donames6941]

I love the crimpers you use i got the same ones the other kind are junk they ok in a pinch but redo the job when you can

[@bobby9195]

Good evening Mr Kenny hope y'all had a great day. Lol it's a 2.4 Chrysler for me to, just waiting for customer parts to get here 😅😂😊. Tell Mrs Kenny I said hello and thank you for a great video sir

[@WrenchingWithKenny]

Hi Bobby! Meg says hi. I hope you're having a great day. Keep wrenching brother 🔧

[@glennfields8121]

Hey brother Kenny, I was hoping that you would take us on a road test to the 'top secret' testing facility in Mexico, North Carolina and you didn't let me down. I was so glad that you were joking about those first electrical connectors. Electrical connectors and marine heat shrink as used in the repair? Always a great repair and video.

[@WrenchingWithKenny]

Hi brother Glenn! Thanks for your reply. I hope you are doing well. Meg says hi!

[@TomRodgers-kg1kj]

Kenny great videos, what is the tool make & P/N that you use to cut & crimp?

[@WrenchingWithKenny]

Let me look & I will get back to you!

[@leonardhirtle3645]

I caught the Brylcreem reference. That dates both of us.

[@WrenchingWithKenny]

😎

[@haneyoakie14]

5:50 I thought “wow! Those work? Who knew?” Ya got me. Lol.

[@WrenchingWithKenny]

😂😂😂

[@SeanBZA]

@@WrenchingWithKenny Funny thing is every aircraft has hundreds of them in the wiring looms. Big difference is they are installed correctly, as they are not at all forgiving. Yes I have messed them up in install.

[@rustyrobinson8027]

Good job you remind me of myself 👍🇺🇸

[@dwoody54]

Why didn't you put the cam sensor back on before dirt or crud got into engine? Good video

[@WrenchingWithKenny]

I didn't want the sensor in the way. I've done the repair both ways. I figured it would be easier to make the video with out it. Thanks for watching & keep wrenching 🔧

[@BigTex8319]

I bought a 2003 Dodge Ram 2500 5.9 HO 24v, it kept throwing a bunch of codes like cam sensor and crank sensor. I replaced both because they were cheap and it was an old truck so I figured they probably were bad, turns out it was a short. A wire that went to the high pressure sensor on the AC line rubbed through and was shorting out, and it uses the same 5v that the cam sensor uses so it was causing codes

[@WrenchingWithKenny]

Good find! Thanks for your comment & keep wrenching 🔧

[@BaldVulture87]

I have a question sir, I have a 5.7 Hemi out of an 0'6 charger r/t hearing what sounds like rod knock only when engine is warmed up and at around 2000rpm light load/floating load. dumped my oil there's what looks like copper flakes along with black flakes that look like carbon. Do you think taking rod caps off and putting some new bearings would be worth it at all. the car doesn't have many miles but its starting to rot pretty bad. Should i remove the pan and attempt a driveway rod job or just send it to the junkyard?

[@WrenchingWithKenny]

If you have the skill, drop the pan, take a look at the rod bearings & see what they look like. Then, decide if you should scrap it or fix it. That's how I would play it. Let me know how it goes.

[@BaldVulture87]

@@WrenchingWithKenny Yea i've decided to unhook the exaust at the headers, put 5w30 instead of 5w20 and sell as is... ill let somebody else deal with it.

[@WrenchingWithKenny]

Good plan. Sometimes ya gotta cut your loses 🔧

[@goodcitizen64]

Thanks Kenny!

[@petebach7221]

Fires the ol' parts cannon.

[@jorgefernandez-mv8hu]

Thanks for the tips

[@mikejerrett7354]

I was just saying...hold on you said in the other video you hate those....hahaha you got me 😂

[@WrenchingWithKenny]

😂😂😂 keep wrenching 🔧

[@mikejerrett7354]

@@WrenchingWithKenny for sure

[@scottscheckel4056]

With the short distance between the connector and the wiring harness I would cut it as close as possible to the connector just in case for some reason future work needs to be done and I have a little extra wire instead of trying to pull the harness apart to be able to get to the wire I need to get to

[@SeanBZA]

Donig the module and plug is a diagnosis, as this means you verify if the ECM is failed if this does not fix it, and in any case a new ECM would also suggest replacing the cam sensor anyway.

[@anthonybuonagurio-gl9bg]

I would have tried the original connector before replacing it. Work smarter not harder by by

[@WrenchingWithKenny]

The connectors fail more than 60% of the time. They are cheap enough. I change both at the same time. That way I avoid the customer getting upset because they have to come back for a second repair that they insist was just fixed. It's just how I roll. Thanks for watching & keep wrenching 🔧

[@wingman8447]

Nice work

[@chrisdaviau2759]

Oh that was good you got me with the junk connector

[@Michael-yi4mc]

Happy 1600 in Hawaii. Stay safe in tornado land.

[@David5467]

@ at 5.50 I was like WTF. LOL

[@WrenchingWithKenny]

😂😂😂 gotcha! Thanks for watching & keep wrenching 🔧

[@KendrasEdge757]

You said glue, but isn’t that silicone Kenny? The heat shrink I use has silicone and I haven’t seen any with glue in them. Also, while those other connectors failed in your other video, it’s because they weren’t heated properly to melt the inside of the connector. I’ve seen them used correctly and they work fine. While I don’t personally use them myself I’d love to see you actually use them to just some pieces of wire and properly heat them and then test the wiring for continuity and resistance compared to the ones you use. Would be a cool video if done properly. God bless~

[@WrenchingWithKenny]

I use heat shrink with adhesive inside the tube. The adhesive is similar to the glue used in glue guns. I'm going to take your advice & do a video using both applications. Thanks for your comment & watching the channel. Keep wrenching 🔧

[@KendrasEdge757]

@@WrenchingWithKenny oh ok, like a hot glue gun thanks. Yes that would be cool to see that video!!

[@jlmullikin]

Why does it fail? Does it burn out? Or, is it a poor design?

[@WrenchingWithKenny]

For some reason the original ones build up a lot of resistance or the terminals make intermittent connection.

[@scottymoondogjakubin4766]

Cheap plastic junk parts ! The earlier vans stalled if the MAP sensor failed ! Just unplug to get home ! Like an early mopar ballast resistor ! Always have a few in the glovebox !

[@marlinyoung1606]

Parts changer and a hack job in the same video nice!

[@jthonn]

You almost got me Kenny, lmao. Great work once again. Wouldn't a little dab of dielectric grease on the connector be a good idea?

[@WrenchingWithKenny]

It wouldn't hurt, but I don't use it when it isn't in a high moisture area. Thanks for watching & keep wrenching 🔧

[@markmillerstowing]

More light will help

[@rw1355]

Gazillion neons out where?

[@WrenchingWithKenny]

Meg just posted one on FB we saw it today. We see them all the time in the Carolinas. Thanks for watching 🔧

[@DaveBigDawg]

If you are crimping with the ones with the seam and it splits Your crimping wrong The numb should be opposite of the seam

[@jthonn]

"you're"

[@greggc8088]

I hated that 2.4 engine. Mitsubishi used them in their Chrysler Eclipses and they stayed broken all the time. And then when we finally got those worked out of the system and had decent Mitsu 2.4's and other engines, the dayam Raider branded Dakota came along to rain on our parade.

[@haroldryan1265]

I was ready to stop you lol

[@WrenchingWithKenny]

😂😂😂

[@dvegamn]

Why replace the connector?

[@peterlosangelos4108]

Whatch the whole video

[@dvegamn]

@@peterlosangelos4108 I did watch the whole video. Kenny never determined if the connector was bad. He replaced it based on past experience. IMO that just added to the cost of the repair.

[@WrenchingWithKenny]

It was a $32 part that fails more than 60% of the time. I would rather do the connector now than have the customer upset because he feels like he is paying for the same repair twice. Because the connector will fail.

[@dvegamn]

@@WrenchingWithKenny $32 is a lot of money in this economy. Bottom line, you replaced a part without even knowing if it needed to be replaced. I’m not trying to bash you. I watch all your stuff and appreciate what you teach.

[@WrenchingWithKenny]

The customer is much happier this way. His wife is battling cancer & their time is precious to them. The last thing they need is to come back to the shop for a repair that could have easily been done the first time. Honestly, part of the decision is knowing your customers too.

[@brad6665]

Ever heard of Brylcreem, a little dab will do ya

[@WrenchingWithKenny]

😂 I haven't heard that in years! Thanks for the good memory. Keep wrenching 🔧

[@stephenmeeks684]

A man read that so many things cause cancer, so he gave up reading.

[@myriammorrison9840]

😂 if you know 😂 you know

[@peterbenson3776]

I try not to ingest electrical parts. 😂

[@kidkv]

I'm sick of the ads, they are BS