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dylansalrin

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Check engine light came on just now, code P0344. I looked it up having something to do with the camshaft position sensor, or a weak starter. My battery is fine. I read that it could be because it got wet, I did hose down the jeep earlier this morning, but that was hours ago and it has dried sense. If it was because of the hose down, what should I do about it
 
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It's happened to me before as well, right after I cleaned the engine. For me, I drove the Jeep around for a while and let it completely dry. Then I reset the check engine light and it simply never came back.
 
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Chris said:
It's happened to me before as well, right after I cleaned the engine. For me, I drove the Jeep around for a while and let it completely dry. Then I reset the check engine light and it simply never came back.
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Ok I'll check tomorrow and see if it's still there. Thank you!
 
No problem! I'm pretty certain it will go away if you reset it with a code reader. It's happened to me more than once, always after I hosed down the engine. Try resetting the battery as well by unplugging it.
 
I let it dry, and it went away like you said. It's been two days since and it just came back while I was driving. It is not wet I just checked. Should I replace the whole sensor?


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I let it dry, and it went away like you said. It's been two days since and it just came back while I was driving. It is not wet I just checked. Should I replace the whole sensor?


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Check the wire for any bare spots. I had mine start acting up after a river crossing where the water got up to the sensor. There was a bare spot and it started acting up when the water hit it. It dried and work fine for a few days and then started randomly acting up. That's when I checked the wire and found the bare spot. Did have to replace sensor but did relocate how the wires were running to keep them clear of contact with anything.
 
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Can I drive on the sensor being bad? I have an off road trip planned this weekend and I don't know if the part will get here in time


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Can I drive on the sensor being bad? I have an off road trip planned this weekend and I don't know if the part will get here in time


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You will be stuck if it completely goes. You can pick one up at a local store for cheap. Takes 5 minutes to replace.
 
Always order OEM mopar sensors cuz aftermarket sensors are a hit or miss.

I would run with the current sensor and pick up a parts store sensor as a spare, just in case, till your OEM sensor arrives. Then you can return the parts store sensor.
 
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Always order OEM mopar sensors cuz aftermarket sensors are a hit or miss.

I would run with the current sensor and pick up a parts store sensor as a spare, just in case, till your OEM sensor arrives. Then you can return the parts store sensor.
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X2 Better to have cheap spare on the trail if she goes out than one sitting in a box on your front steps because it got delivered the day after you left out.
 
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Just so we are clear. Do I need to buy the sensor screwed into my opda or the second one (picture below is numbered)
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Isn't #2 just the pigtail connector that the cam sensor plugs in to? Isn't the crank sensor on the side of the bell housing?
 
OK I picked up a spare. It has a lifetime warranty but we all know how that goes LOL. I took the Mopar sensor out and put it back in after cleaning it off of my shirt. It seems to work now I'll see if the light comes back on


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