Will not start and code P0365

2006 CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER
186,000 MILES • 4.2L • 6 CYL • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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JVORZELL
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Wouldn't start check engine light code p0365 camshaft position sensor. towed home started up code still active. tried to start again no start. figured sensor malfunctioning replaced sensor, still no start.
Jan 4, 2020 at 10:10 AM
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SCGRANTURISMO
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Hello,

This could be a problem with the wires going to the Camshaft Position Sensor[CMP]. The CMP could be working perfectly, but if the signal is not reaching the Power-train Control Module[PCM], or "computer", due to a problem with the wires, then it is just like the sensor being bad. In the diagrams down below I have included the power-train management wiring diagrams for your vehicle with the wires to check high lighted for you. I have also included guides on how to find unwanted resistance in an automotive circuit with voltage drop, how to find opens in an automotive electrical circuit, and how to test for a 5 volt reference in an automotive circuit, and a description of how the CMP circuit works for your vehicle. Please go through these guides and report back with what you find. You will need to use a Digital Multi-meter [DMM] to go through these guides, so here is a link below explaining how to use one below, if needed:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-use-a-voltmeter

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Alex
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Jan 4, 2020 at 6:20 PM
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JVORZELL
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This happened all of a sudden, it started today went got gas didn't shut off went home shut off tried to start nothing. I'll do some checks in the morning let you know what happens. thanks
Jan 4, 2020 at 7:22 PM
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JVORZELL
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Checked wiring saw no issues have been starting shut off a dozen times no issues code p0365 went away for now.
Jan 5, 2020 at 10:24 AM
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SCGRANTURISMO
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Hello again,

Okay, it sounds like an intermittent electrical condition. In the diagrams down below I have included guides for inducing and tracking down intermittent electrical conditions in an automotive electrical circuit for you. Please go through these guides and apply them to your situation, and get back to us with what you are able to find out.

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Alex
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Jan 6, 2020 at 6:35 PM
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JVORZELL
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Having trouble locating wires at the com there are 3 plugs with a hundred wires going to each plug
Jan 11, 2020 at 9:56 AM
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SCGRANTURISMO
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Hello again,

I have included the Original Equipment Manufacturer[OEM] wiring diagram for the CMP. Please use this wiring diagram and report back with what you find out.

Thanks,
Alex
2CarPros
Jan 11, 2020 at 7:19 PM