03 Dodge ram check engine light?

Question

P0344 is the code. What is it and what do i need to do to fix it. Is it something i need to get fixed right now or can it wait for a while.

Answer 1

that's a code for a cam shaft position sensor on bank one,you need to have it re-scanned and be sure,that's what my list said it was,usually when i get this code i can replace the sensor and it goes away ,it does need to be done as soon as you can get it done ,you may notice it running a little weird sometimes,double check this though i could be wrong just got everything transferred over to this computer,good luck.

Answer 2

P0344 Camshaft Position Sensor Circuit Intermittent

From the intellidog website:

If this symptom occurs, or if you find one or more of the above codes, check the wiring to the CMP for continuity--BOB pin 90 to CMP pin B; BOB pin 65 to CMP pin A; BOB pin 49 to CMP pin C. NOTE: A code P0344 may be set any time the engine is cranked for an excessive period of time. Early CMP sensors were @ 1.152" in length, and with the different materials--plastic sensor, aluminum timing cover, steel tone ring) the air gap would change drastically during engine warm-up. There were TSB's published for shimming the sensors 0.010" to cure these problems as well as the drastic repair of replacing the camshaft--something a Navistar tech assist rep recommended not doing even if excessive end play was verified. There have been two updates to the CMP. One to decrease the length to 1.142", and also to improve the internal circuitry for less "noise". The CMP designed for engines built after serial number 375549 have gold-plated terminals and cannot be substituted with those designed for previous engines.

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Answer 3

Yup, P0456 is an evaporative emissions administration code. the computing gadget will examine to verify if the challenge remains there over the subsequent a number of starting up cycles (turning on the engine). if so, the MIL remains lit, if no longer it turns off. in case you many times tighten your gas cap a minimum of three clicks and also you're nonetheless getting the code, time to get a sparkling cap.

Answer 4

Who knows, my check engine light is on on my Ford Escort 96 (142K miles), AAMCO said it could be the start of a problem.

Start? its got 142K miles!!, I'll be happy if it goes to 150 K and then i'll dump it.

Answer 5

take it over to shucks or auto zone, they have the tool to plug in and get the trouble code, then they can look up what it is for and give you help in deciding if it is a critical on non critical problem.