Curtis, 
 
Did you look at the wiring? I've seen people pinch the wiring in several 
places, almost done it myself. 
Maybe a tab just got yanked too hard; take what you can loose, look, reseat. 
 


Ross 


Subject: RE: 2002 P0340 after Timing Belt (NPC)
Date: Fri, 16 Mar 2012 13:26:14 -0600
From: [email protected]
To: [email protected]; [email protected]






Curtis,
The cam sensors do fail, but check the crank sensor air gap before you buy any 
parts. Just line up a tooth with the pickup, make sure gap is .030-.040". Easy 
to bump the sensor during a timing belt and it's a stupid design with only one 
bolt holding it to the oil pump and nothing to index it.
PS Congrats on winning the first Ninja tool picture contest. Still time for the 
rest of you guys, one more prize.
 
Bill Cardell 
Owner, Flyin Miata 
Sales 1-800-359-6957 
Tech 970-464-5600 Before you call, check out http://www.flyinmiata.com/FAQ/ 
 



From: [email protected] 
[mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Wiseman, Curtis J
Sent: Friday, March 16, 2012 1:08 PM
To: [email protected]
Subject: 2002 P0340 after Timing Belt (NPC)





Hello all,
 
Sorry for the lack of power content.
 
I did a timing belt change on my 2002.  No leaks, no slipped teeth (Ninja tool 
FTW), no problems…I thought.  
 
A couple of days later, the engine had a severe stumble under no special 
conditions.  Ran fine for the rest of the trip (~5 miles).  Next trip, minor 
stumble.  Clutch in, observed uneven idle on tach while coasting at speed.  
Next trip, severe stumble again and CEL.  
 
Pulled the code and it’s P0340, Cam Position Sensor.  From research, I know 
these go bad.  Before spending $90 on a replacement, is there something else I 
should check?  It’s certainly curious that it “failed” just after I had the cam 
cover off and the CPS connector unplugged/replugged.  Is it possible that the 
cam cover is reinstalled slightly “off” so that the positioning of the CPS is 
marginal with respect to the cam?  Something else?  
 
Thanks for your help,

Curtis 
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