![]() ![]() It’s obvious from the images that my friend has an oil leak that’s causing the sensor to get contaminated, therefore failing prematurely. The reason these sensors go out are usually because of age, or in my friend’s case, an oil leak. You are finished! Using these instructions you replaced a cam shaft position sensor on your subaru, and saved yourself a couple of bucks from not going to the dealership. Using your code scanner, clear the car of any check engine lights. Slide the new sensor back into the engine, remembering to place the thin gasket between the bracket and engine, then tighten down the 10mm bolt until snug.ħ. The 10mm bolt is simply there to hold the sensor in place, so do not tighten this too much.Ħ. Grab your new sensor, install the electrical connector, and then install the sensor back onto the bracket. Once removed, slide the sensor out from the bracket, and disconnect the electronic connect by pressing in the tab.ĥ. There will be a thin gasket made of a sponge material between the sensor and the engine, be sure to save this.Ĥ. Wiggle the sensor until it pops out from the engine, and then remove the 10mm bolt holding the sensor to it’s bracket. Using a 10mm socket or wrench remove the bolt holding the sensor’s bracket to the engine block.ģ. Locate the Cam Shaft Position sensor which can be seen in front of the oil filler pipe.Ģ. Using a service manual we were able to find where the sensor was and replace it, the procedure is simple, and can be done in a few easy steps:ġ. So he ordered the part, and in a few days it arrived. Since his vehicle only has 1 cam shaft position sensor, we knew it was time for it to be replaced. “Camshaft Position Sensor A Circuit Bank 1 or Single Sensor” The description of the code was as follows: I got to his house and plugged in my code reader and we realized his car was throwing a P0340 code. Knowing that I was a automotive technician, he messaged me the other day to try and help him figure out what was going on with his Subaru. P034My good friend’s Forester recently stalled out and left him stranded on the side of the road. How to replace a cam shaft position sensor on a 1999 Subaru Forester. This vehicle is much more than just a method of transportation for me, I really do see machine as a good friend and I plan on keeping her forever. If it wasn’t for this car I wouldn’t be working as an automotive tech, and I truly believe my life would be completely different. 15x8 Rota RKR wheels/13x8 SSR Mk3 wheels. Larger rear differential with 1 piece axles. ![]() Exedy lightened flywheel and stage 1 clutch. More plans for the future include complete body work including, dent and ding removal, professional respray, and redoing the interior since it defintely shows its age. I built this car with a purpose, and it defintely gets put to the test. Yes, there are dings and dents and the paint isn’t the best, but that’s because this car is driven and not parked in a garage like others. I rebuilt the engine and it’s running better than ever before. In the last year I installed new wheels, a hardtop, fender flares, and garage vary tail lights. This car has been through many different visual appearances, but it’s current one is differently my favorite. This car has taught me everything from suspension work, engine rebuilds, drive train replacements, body work, as well as driving on a racetrack. Since then my Miata has gone through 3 different suspension set ups, 5 different sets of wheels, 8 track events, 1 theft, and many long nights filled with: driving, wrenching, and friends. It was a deal that is completely impossible to come by today since prices of Miatas have skyrocketed in the recent years. I bought it for $1,500 and it was complete stock with brand new paint, tires, and a convertible top. I came into ownership of this beauty on April 21st 2012 according to my Instagram post from that day. Over the years I have bought and sold many cars, but one car that has stuck with me for a long time has been my Miata. ![]()
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