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You may have noticed the tell-tale signs of a failing camshaft position sensor while driving your 2004 Intrepid. The symptoms include a hesitation or stumble when accelerating from a light, and a P0340 diagnostic trouble code stored in the memory of the on-board computer. Replacing the failed camshaft position sensor is a snap. The average home mechanic should need only about 20 minutes to complete the repair project.
Step 1
Disconnect the battery by removing the cable from the negative jump start post located under the hood on the drivers side of the engine compartment.
Step 2
Pull the red colored lock from the wiring harness connector on the camshaft sensor located on the drivers side front of the engine, on the left side of the right timing cover.
Step 3
Unplug the sensor, and remove the 10-mm retaining bolt using a 10-mm wrench. Rotate the sensor, while pulling it up, until it pops out of the timing cover.
Step 4
Install the new sensor into the timing cover, and tighten the retaining bolt snugly. Plug the electrical connector back in and reinstall the red locking mechanism. Reconnect the negative battery cable to the negative jump starting post.
Plug a scan tool into the diagnostic connector located under the drivers side dash, and use it to reset the check engine light. Start the engine and test drive the car to verify that the symptoms are gone.
Items you will need
- Metric wrench set
- New camshaft position sensor
