Trouble code P0342

Tiny
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  • 2000 KIA SEPHIA
  • 0.5L
  • 4 CYL
  • 2WD
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  • 125,125 MILES
Says camshaft position sensor A circuit low bank 1. Not sure what to do or what that means. Thanks
Monday, June 10th, 2019 AT 11:13 AM

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Tiny
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It appears as if the camshaft position sensor is giving a faulty signal. The sensor is behind the cylinder head right above the thermostat and radiator hose. Inspect the wiring harness for damage. Disconnect the connector and inspect the Male and female end pins for corrosion. If all appears good then I would recommend you replace the camshaft position sensor.
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Monday, June 10th, 2019 AT 12:25 PM
Tiny
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I replaced the camshaft position sensor and it still won’t start. Apparently this P0342 code could be a number of issues. Any other suggestions?
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Thursday, June 13th, 2019 AT 11:28 AM
Tiny
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Does your scan tool have Live data? If it does look at the RPM. While cranking engine over you should see am RPM reading. Let us know what that reading is please.
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Thursday, June 13th, 2019 AT 12:34 PM
Tiny
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Does your scan tool have Live data? If it does look at the RPM. While cranking engine over you should see am RPM reading. Let us know what that reading is please. Another thing you may want to test is to see if you have a pulse to the fuel injectors. Here is a link on how to test the fuel injectors:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-test-a-fuel-injector

If you have no pulse to the injectors and no RPM then the crank sensor will most likely be the failing part. Earlier you did not specify you had a no start condition. Also another thing to look at is to see if the timing belt snapped off.

If the belt snapped off you will need to replace it and do a compression check to verify you did not bend any valves. Here is another link on how a timing belt works:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-a-timing-belt-works

Let us know on those additional checks.

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Thursday, June 13th, 2019 AT 7:23 PM

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