New Cam sensor but still same error message 0342

daffod · Post by **daffod** » Sun Oct 29, 2006 10:35 pm

folks as i mention in my previos post i am trying to do DIY for Cam sensor.
i am stuck half way now.
i removed air filter etc.
now it need to remove drive belt or serpentine belt.
as following manual i loose up alternetor bolt but belt seems to be in tension.
what do i need to do next...???
stuck now cant get serpentine or drove belt off.
i have lanos 2000 with power streeing no a/c.
please provide edvice.
cheers.

Slammed · Post by **Slammed** » Mon Oct 30, 2006 2:36 am

dont bother just un bolt the bracket for the AC hose and then take off the upper bolts on the cam cover and have somebody hold it back for you while you unbolt and change the CPS

daffod · Post by **daffod** » Mon Oct 30, 2006 2:38 am

i did manage to complete the replacement of sensor but same message came back on.
code 0342 cam sensor low input.

Slammed · Post by **Slammed** » Mon Oct 30, 2006 2:56 am

chances are that you got one of the recalled CPS where did you buy it?

daffod · Post by **daffod** » Mon Oct 30, 2006 3:22 am

bought brand new crom GM dealer

Slammed · Post by **Slammed** » Mon Oct 30, 2006 11:40 am

and your sure you put it on right?? and did you reset the ecu?

norman · Post by **norman** » Mon Oct 30, 2006 3:40 pm

moin,

maybe a bypass with minus in the harness.

tschau norman

exist3nce · Post by **exist3nce** » Mon Oct 30, 2006 7:30 pm

0342 - thats the same code I got in my 2004 Optra. Had the camshaft position sensor replaced, and that fixed the problem.

daffod · Post by **daffod** » Mon Oct 30, 2006 9:43 pm

i bought this new sensor from GM dealer the sensor fits only one way the way it was removed or esle mounting holes will not match. now let me check harness and see if there is any short. or corrector has any wire damage. if not as per manula ecu is at fault never seen cases like this but lets try

daffod · Post by **daffod** » Tue Oct 31, 2006 4:43 pm

i think when i check pin 1 and 3 means A & C voltage is high then 4 as per CMM ( componenet maintenance manual ) replace sensor in step 10 . does it means even brand new sensor from dealer is non working sesnor.? what are my chances gettting bad sesnsor but brand new? what is GM reputation for parts??? please feedback...

Slammed · Post by **Slammed** » Tue Oct 31, 2006 10:13 pm

it happens just call them and tell them you have a faulty part and get a new one

if they give you a hard time have them test the part

daffod · Post by **daffod** » Thu Nov 02, 2006 2:54 am

GM dealer told me i have to pay for new one and they will test this one for me and if its faulty i will get 100% refund as warranty for one year on it. so i order new one lets see now.

daffod · Post by **daffod** » Sat Nov 04, 2006 11:38 pm

This in unbeliviable...i got new sensor from dealer it has new kind of potting on sensor.
although same part number and same revision....i am fighting for my money back.
this sensor has OEM lanos kind of potting...previous one has other kind...i will try to post picture...tommorw....

daffod · Post by **daffod** » Fri Feb 16, 2007 11:52 pm

still same problem not yet solved ..any help?