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2005 Dodge Neon - Camshaft Sensor Code

Posted: Tue Apr 12, 2011 9:22 am
by Princeton Auto
I thought for sure there would have been a post about this.

2005 Neon with the Camshaft Sensor code present. The customer has replaced the camshaft sensor twice in the last 25K miles. (different shop) I see these failures regularly but not this consistant. Has anyone found a good reason for the failures or is it the poor sensor quality?

Re: Camshaft Sensor Code--Neon

Posted: Tue Apr 12, 2011 9:26 am
by nickscarcare
OEM sensors only!!!!! Check wiring and connectors to cam sensor and to crank sensor. If I remember correctly a bad crank sensor could cause the issue also.

Re: Camshaft Sensor Code--Neon

Posted: Tue Apr 12, 2011 9:29 am
by Princeton Auto
Thanks. I always do check all connections. I'll try that and see what happens.

Re: Camshaft Sensor Code--Neon

Posted: Tue Apr 12, 2011 9:43 am
by ricmorin
I own 3 Neons as loaner cars. One of mine was always throwing a cam sensor code. Turned out the timing belt was off one tooth.

Re: Camshaft Sensor Code--Neon

Posted: Tue Apr 12, 2011 9:49 am
by Tim Martin
Absolutely OEM sensors only! Usually if there is a code coming up, there is another issue. Connectors have been a source of frustration. So I have replaced many of them as well. And there again, only OEM wiring pigtails.

Re: Camshaft Sensor Code--Neon

Posted: Tue Apr 12, 2011 1:53 pm
by sbebenelli
ricmorin wrote:I own 3 Neons.
Gluten for punishment? :lol:

I've heard you talk about loaners and sometime soon I'm going to PM you with some questions if you don't mind.

Re: 2005 Dodge Neon - Camshaft Sensor Code

Posted: Tue Apr 12, 2011 6:12 pm
by Ruger77
If you guys ever get into a conversation about the loaner car thing, please post it as a topic. I think a lot of people would benefit from the conversation, including me.

Scott