Replace Camshaft Position Sensor 2008 Chevrolet Aveo5 for OBD-II Code P0340

[@carlweaver3319]

Here it is, 8 years after Mr. Mabry's post, and it's still going strong!! I loved the detailed approach. It gave me confidence going into the project - and it worked as predicted. Thank you very much for taking the time. Note: The timing cover has 3 snap-together 'locks'; front, top, and back.

[@contactpq]

Man that tip about the rag is worth a million bucs!! Tackled this job and had it not been for that rag I would have lost both of those sensor mount screws

[@andrewburford2809]

Very helpful thank you. I put a block of wood and a jack under the sump just to take the weight of the motor. And removed the engine mount. That made life a lot easier,when it comes to removing and installing the sensor bolts.

[@lp115lp]

Had a dead cell in my battery. (3 years old from Mavis) and a local mechanic said THAT could make the camshaft sensor make bad 'returns'. I installed a new battery and the hesitation is still there. BTW: THANKS a bunch for showing where those 3 bolts are to the airfilter box! Had a problem with chipmunks storing acorns in there! Need to install a metal mesh to keep them out! Had the sensor and timing (belt & wheels) replaced 5 years ago. All my troubles started recently following an oil change.

[@310MrThomas]

Thanks so much for making this video! Wouldn't have been able to do it without you. Great tip on using a rag to keep the two sensor bolts from falling down into the timing belt housing. Unfortunately, I left a gap with my rag and a bolt managed to fall through it. Had to take off the tire, splash guard, serpentine belt, lower timing belt housing cover, and finally the engine mount to retrieve the bolt. If I had to do it again, I may have just taken off the engine mount to start with; makes it way easier to get at those two bolts that hold the sensor in place (especially for less-skilled people like me!). If anyone reading decides to take this approach, just be sure and put something under the engine (a jackstand or something) to support its weight before you remove the engine mount. Anyways, thanks again!

[@lp115lp]

'something under the engine' For SURE! Thanks for mentioning that. I was beginning to think the engine might have some other connection to the frame to support it! ;-)

[@rp005001]

Thank you for this video!! And the rag tip? That was PRICESLESS! Seriously, it saved me from landing on a pretty bad spot.

[@lQQk-out]

Thank you! Knowing the entire procedure before starting made it a lot less daunting. I have an '07 and it was identical.

[@dwimber]

Thank you for this video! I was just able to replace mine in a 2007. There were only a couple of minor differences. I imagine I saved a ton of money doing this myself, and I have a great sense of accomplishment. Thank you!

[@TheKirchart224]

dwimber I have an 07aveo what we're the differences you noticed ?

[@skrk6]

Thanks just did this on my Mum's 2010 Holden Barina (Australian re-badge of one of these). I didn't take the timing belt cover fully off, just pushed it up and left the AC pipe bolted in. Getting the two bolts back in the CMP sensor was the most difficult part. I had to start them with only the socket, no extensions as I couldn't get the angle right with extensions. Also used the paper on on the bolt head between the socket trick to get those bolts in. Engine Fault cleared, now time to see if it comes back.

[@slim3d]

Great video and excellent tips! I used a universal joint on my 1/4" socket and it made it easier to get to the bolts holding the sensor in. Sadly, 2 days after I replaced the sensor, the check engine light came back on...

[@31goRo]

and what was the reason?

[@slim3d]

@@31goRo It was a bad sensor. I was able to return the bad one and get another that actually worked.

[@lp115lp]

@@slim3d Is there an electrical test we can perform to check BEFORE installing? I just had the Throttle Body Position Sensor removed and cleaned (TB full of oil and grime). Another video here showed how to electrically test that sensor before installing.

[@misvee14]

Thanks so much for the very useful guide. Father's Day spent fixing the Mrs Holden Barina (here in the land down under). Best. Very thorough and went exactly as you described and also did it in a slightly different order like you suggested re air filter box. Saved $420 AUD mechanic bill

[@stevenhastings1480]

Yay and Aussie it must be a problem on the Daewoo Kalos as well had it for ages revs dropping to 300 when pushing clutch in like it was going to stall

[@guitarTennisCarHomeFixFlying]

Great patient instruction! I have the 2.0 engine in the Daewoo nubira but based on the other videos I saw this was a very similar procedure

[@Pkripper-67]

I need to do this same job on my 2005 Aveo LS. Thanks so much for making this video, it will help A LOT!

[@luisolmos8810]

Thanks for making this video you are helping a lot of people. Best Regards!!!

[@andresvalle6635]

Tecks for yuo help

[@kalanikapuniaisr3671]

When this sensor goes out,is it impossible to drive the car? When I step on the gas it barely moves ?

[@victorrosas2887]

Paul; Gracias very helpful video, you did a great job showing how to replace the sensor

[@germanshepard7842]

hi i followed how you replace the sensor everything went easy but the plastic cover that goes over the cams took some time to figure out how to get it back on right. you have to lift cam cover up and over the top to seat right. thanks for your very helpful video. i have a 2007 aveo5 pretty much the same as your car.

[@grand372]

Awesome Video, Thank You!!!! 🥳🥳😎

[@FireEater]

Thanks for sharing it's people like you that make life a lot easier. Just finished and you're tips were right on Thanks from NY.👍🏻

[@muin1]

Suzuki swift+ 2004 exactly same as aveo just different bag. Thank you finally found this

[@mopenstein]

I had to hammer a 1/4 drive 10mm deep socket on to the upper bolt holding the camshaft sensor on to the body. Maybe my sockets are a little thicker than usual but it wouldn't slip over the bolt head normally/

[@zoltanszantai304]

Thank you so much for making this video!

[@joshtucker1777]

About to give it a shot, thanks!

[@jedimasterragis]

Thanks for the tip on the 1/4 in 10mm socket btw. Was totally stumped on that.

[@eliasa7919]

Watched your video and replaced mine. Thank you!

[@SpinGold357]

Very informative and well detailed video. I found it very helpful, thanks for sharing

[@philiphutchens515]

Great video! But please don't attach your negative cable to your "spark plug"...

[@tylerlatham4232]

Great video very helpful

[@leviavery1817]

Excellent video thanks

[@EyeintheSky999]

Thank you for the video VERY WELL DONE.

[@bobofett6573]

Well all righty then! I feel confident now that this job is 'doable'!!

[@Vinlyguyx420x]

Thank you for explaining everything!

[@bjrn-erikmichalsen2825]

Do you know if an eighth valve Chevrolet Kalos also will have camshaft position sensors on the same places ?

[@green3488]

Thanks for this.

[@leeturner1838]

THANKS u saved me money thanks again u smart man!!!

[@mrbigs8832]

Great video. My code on my Aveo says low voltage input. Should I just replace the sensor?

[@bowhunter65ful]

Paul, did you burn gas like mad, also? I know I've got to replace my camshaft position sensor. My timing system is brand new.

[@AcuaJona]

Gracias buen hombre excelente tutorial.

[@trw289]

Started this project today, should have watched this video. Dropped a bolt from the sensor now trying to retrieve it with a magnet...

[@juancarlospereiragonzalez7126]

Hi, Mr. Paul, i wonder if you could tell what signals reads do you get from your cmp connector ? i had to replace the mine because the cables were mixed up, and i'm unable to find the correct order over the net, i'm receiving from my car wiring a 12V(battery cable), 5V (i guess this is the ECU signal cable) and 0,2V cable (ground from ECU?) , i just guessing the order is 12V pin 1, 5V pin 2, and 0,2 (ground) pin3 ? ,but i'm afraid of a bad configuration would burn my new sensor, thank's , also excellent video, i was able to change mine a lot easier with it =)

[@stevenhastings1480]

I've been wondering why my revs to say 300 when pushing the compressing the clutch in I think I've found out why also heard could be made sensor also

[@tthasongwrita]

i appreciate the video I'm having the same issue with my car

[@fattykelps]

Getting the two CPS bolts back in is the hardest part. Took the motor mount off. I'm getting a lot of resistance before the CPS is even tight, I'm worried there at an angle or stripping..anyone have this problem?

[@mopenstein]

bottom bolt was a little tight on my when replacing but I powered through it. Turned out fine

[@vincentealejandro3964]

Thank you so much for this!

[@bradymcintyre8326]

So gwtting the bottom bolt out? Theres only 2 holsong the sensor on And ot seems to be the last person to play around in there had almost rounded the boolt off. Any thing you can recommend to get the bolt out

[@80goal]

I'm unable to take off the lower bolt of the sensor. The motor base is located at slightly higher level and the socket cannot be aligned correctly to the lower bolt. Any ideas?

[@80goal]

Update: if anyone is facing this problem, I could take this bolt off using a u-joint. Don't forget to put a rag as per the video below the bolts to retain them from falling down inside the engine

[@mopenstein]

I put a thick piece of scrap wood under the engine and used a standard jack to support the engine. Then I removed the motor mount entirely to make space.

[@saeed-eg8ze]

Hi I got this code P1382. How to fix it in optra 2007. Is it the camshaft.

[@kody7041]

do you need to do a relearn after or just clear the code and go?

[@mopenstein]

Took 2 start/stop engine conditions for the code to clear itself on my car

[@ricardoharnisch]

When you were damaged sensor will increase fuel consumption ? I have the code p0342(low signal) and bestial fuel consumption.

[@samiraseay7437]

Having a big problem getting the belt cover back on, am I the only one? And also, I got one bolt off off the sensor, and I put it of to the side and it fell, will that cause a problem with the sensor?

[@jedimasterragis]

Was just right in the middle of this. Just put the sensor in and was putting the bolts back in and i got rained out... Now i have to wait until it stops raining and it gets dark in about an hour

[@123clis321]

Nicely done.

[@kibrajesus]

chevrolet optra 2004 which other car motor do fit too

[@C5Z0SIX]

I did this and my check engine light is still on, do you have to clear it with a scanner?

[@Vinlyguyx420x]

Yes you have to clear check engine lights with a scanner

[@codered5431]

Is 2.0l dawoo same job

[@guitarTennisCarHomeFixFlying]

I searched the other videos and it's very similar with the 2.0 engine Daewoo you may have to remove the motor mount but that means supporting the engine with a board and a floor jack or supporting it from above with something like a cherry picker

[@putubadra8606]

good..job

[@alexbeckiashe6731]

Title says camshaft. I believe this shows the crankshaft position sensor.

[@Pkripper-67]

Alex & Becki Ashe This video shows the camshaft sensor. The crankshaft sensor on this vehicle is located near the bottom of the engine next to the oil filter.

[@chlyon]

Ive got code po336 pending crankshaft out of postion blah , car wont start or if it does drives 100 then dies anyone else have that I assume this is the fix

[@towcars5550]

i think 2009 is a bit different

[@appreciatethat]

What a waste of 5 minutes. Just get the helping part already