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How to Fix a Car that Randomly Dies while Driving

2,613,994 views November 2, 2010 3:59

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In brief

Diagnose and replace a faulty camshaft position sensor if your car randomly stalls while driving, using basic tools and a scan tool. Scotty Kilmer, a 50-year auto mechanic, walks through locating the sensor, checking for trouble code P0340, and performing the repair—ideal for hands-on DIYers with mechanical experience.

Questions & answers

What tools are needed for this repair?

A scan tool (like the Actron mentioned), ratchet and socket set, electrical cleaner, grease, and basic mechanic’s tools.

How do I know if the sensor is the problem?

The scan tool will show trouble code P0340 if the camshaft position sensor is faulty.

Description from the creator

Car dies. How to fix car that randomly dies while driving DIY with Scotty Kilmer. How to replace camshaft position sensor, trouble code P0340, DIY. Camshaft position sensor operation, location, removal and repair. DIY car repair with Scotty Kilmer, an auto mechanic for the last 50 years.

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Scotty Kilmer published this 3:59 video tutorial on November 2, 2010. It has been watched 2,613,994 times on YouTube.

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