help my pt cruiser died =[?

[Subject]
help my pt cruiser died =[?
[Question]
i was driving home yesterday and my car died on me.... i ran the codes and got p0340 which is the camshaft i replaced the camshaft and its till not starting.... its a 02 pt cruiser.... any other ideas?
ok i changed my camshaft position sensor sorry i didnt get to type it all... and it still wont start when it first stalled and i tried to turn it on it make like an airy kind of noise..... then it started cranking..... it wont flip over..... and yes i changed the crankshaft and a hub bearing by myself.... im thinking maybe its the wire? its not the battery because my car was running when it happened

chicksplayxbox2 @ 2009-08-24 10:38:05

[Best Answer]Your timing belt is broken. The reason you received the code p0340 is because the camshaft stopped turning when the belt broke. If you remove the upper camshaft gear cover you will be able to see the belt. When you change the belt, get the water pump replaced. It won't cost that much more. Good luck.

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Toyota.

sage @ 2009-08-24 10:44:44

You replaced your own camshaft???

WOW, I am impressed! Actually I am impressed that you have a code reader too!


Most people take their cars to a garage or to the dealer for repair.

AnswerDude @ 2009-08-24 10:45:55

P0340 is the Camshaft Position Sensor not the actual camshaft itself. You said that you replaced the Camshaft itself? You might have just wasted your money and time. Did you replace it or did you take it to a shop? I've had to replace the sensor on my SRT4 and it wasn't that expensive.

Jimmy @ 2009-08-24 10:46:49

I would investigate the alternator if the car just went out. If the alternator doesn't work the car runs off the battery.

Spanky @ 2009-08-24 10:49:22

You still need to put more info like how does it sound when you trying to start it or does it even try. If the cam shaft had to be change why. If it is from overheating you may have warp your engine block. Your engine is aluminum and it can warp with overheating. this will cause stress on your pistons and crack your camshaft. Your pistons may not moving freely. How does your spark plugs look like when you take them off the engine?

Esco @ 2009-08-24 10:50:19

P0340 is the Camshaft Position Sensor not the camshaft. So you should go find out where to get that part from, but it doesnt cost a whole lot.

Corey @ 2009-08-24 10:50:21

Your timing belt is broken. The reason you received the code p0340 is because the camshaft stopped turning when the belt broke. If you remove the upper camshaft gear cover you will be able to see the belt. When you change the belt, get the water pump replaced. It won't cost that much more. Good luck.

C-Tech @ 2009-08-24 17:02:42

[Subject]
We have a 1994 Plymouth Grand Voyager Mini Van It start and runs we drove it home from Fayetteville?
[Question]
It has fuel injection, It will not Idle, It cut out real bad. Has Electronic Ignition. Everything works on it except it will not stay running when you take for foot off the gas and we checked the spark plugs one wire is black inside but the plugs were really clean. Can anyone tell me what may be causing it to run so rough.

bjwill72961 @ 2009-08-23 14:21:32

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Dirty fuel injector or fuel pump is bad.

mama_sayed @ 2009-08-23 14:26:31

check your fuel pump or filters

jon @ 2009-08-23 14:33:43

Check your vacum lines,idle solenoid switch

jeepster @ 2009-08-23 15:27:46

Possibly an Idle Air Control Motor. When you take your foot of the accelerator pedal the throttle velve closes completely allowing no air into the engine. Idle is acomplised by an air bypass from above the throttle plate to below. Air in this passage is controlled by the idle air control motor which controls idle speed by allowing more or less air past as needed. When the fail they can stick in the closed position causing the engine to die unless the throttle plate is opened. Thay also often time will not set a trouble code in the PCM. Try tapping the IAC gently with a screwdrive handle with engine running to see if the condition changes. Its a small round metal unit attatched to the throttle body with torx screws. Dont confuse it with the throttle position sensor.
Good luck.

Dave @ 2009-08-23 15:33:15

Check for fault codes, do a compression test check you TPS, AIS, and your MAP also see if the throttle body is crudded with carbon

rick b @ 2009-08-23 19:57:34

[Subject]
My Lebaron is acting funny..?
[Question]
I have a 95 Chrysler Lebaron GTC Convertible.

The check engine lig