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How to Fix a Car that Randomly Dies while Driving
ChannelScotty KilmerIn 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.
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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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Thanks for watching!
⬇️Scotty’s Top DIY Tools:
1. Bluetooth Scan Tool: amzn.to/2nfvmaD
2. Cheap Scan Tool: amzn.to/2D8Tvae
3. Professional Socket Set: amzn.to/2Bzmccg
4. Wrench Set: amzn.to/2kmBaOU
5. No Charging Required Car Jump Starter: amzn.to/2CthnUU
6. Battery Pack Car Jump Starter: amzn.to/2nrc6qR
⬇️Things used in this video:
1. Actron Scan Tool: amzn.to/2ngeCQJ
2. Hammer: amzn.to/2CyTojG
3. Electrical Cleaner: amzn.to/2yYS0oj
4. Grease: amzn.to/2B1uWaD
5. Ratchet and socket set: amzn.to/2inoxOY
6. Mechanic’s Tool Set: amzn.to/2Bzmccg
7. Big Fan: amzn.to/2Bwiu3A
8. Common Sense
9. Full HD Camera: amzn.to/2AvoEk7
10. My computer for editing / uploading: amzn.to/2i2sKYz
11. Video editing software: amzn.to/2jv5Fhf
12. Thumbnail software: amzn.to/2k7tz6C
🛠Check out my Garage to see what I use every day and highly recommend:
amazon.com/shop/scottykilmer
❗️Check out the Scotty store:
goo.gl/RwhRGU
👉Follow me on Instagram for the latest news, funnies, and exclusive info / pics:
goo.gl/ohy2cA
Consider subscribing and press the bell 🛎 icon to be notified of all new videos.
And remember, every day (7 days a week), I upload a new video on the Scotty Kilmer Channel: youtube.com/user/scottykilmer
Also, if you like my car help, be sure to watch my live car talk show, every Thursday afternoon at 1 CST and Saturday morning at 10 AM CST on YouTube. I answer your car questions LIVE there. Just check it out at: youtube.com/watch?v=yQtdBelbqdg
Scotty Kilmer is a participant in the Amazon Influencer Program.
#savagescotty
About this tutorial
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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- Scotty Kilmer
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- Autos & Vehicles
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- 3:59
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- November 2, 2010
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