After replacing the harmonic balancer and driving I have a P0340 code camshaft position sensor "A" circuit malfunction bank 1

Asked by Clifford Jan 09, 2017 at 09:18 PM about the 2006 Ford Explorer XLT V6

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

I replaced the harmonic balancer and timing sensor, after test driving I now
have a code P0340 camshaft sensor "A"- circuit malfunction (bank 1)  any
suggestions how to correct it.

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Possible causes - Faulty Camshaft Position Sensor - Camshaft Position Sensor harness is open or shorted - Camshaft Position Sensor circuit poor electrical connection - Faulty starter motor - Starting system circuit - Dead (Weak) battery.

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