Thread: Camshaft Snesor error code

Hope this is the right place for this post.

Just bought a 01 Grand Prix GT w/ 82k. The guy was on the shady side and I think I made a mistake but that is my own fault and another story.

On the drive home the Check Engine light came on. I have a code reader and it popped up w / P0341 Camshaft Sensor.

The shady character said he had already replaced that part. I saw similar post around the web where owners replaced it only to have the Check Engine Light come on again. One post suggested something different:

"I talked with several GM mechanics who told me that the IAT sensor can short circuit and cause the problem. The sensor was only $14 and it just pops into the plastic tubing on the air intake. Changed the sensor almost 6 months ago and problem has not returned since."

Can anyone give me some advice on this? I really think I shot myself in the foot on this one but then I will defer to the more experienced members.

Thanks

Well that's just it, I have no idea what is up with this car. He said non smoker, found cigarette burns and dirty ashtray. No body damage, found bondo in rear quarter etc, etc. So who knows? I am new to Pontiac and have little knowledge of what to watch out for.

What is the cost to replace the Camshaft position sensor? I know the part is about $50, but don’t know how involved it is to install. I am pretty comfortable under the hood of a car but don’t know anything about this particular fix and or history of this problem.

Thanks.

Thanks Bill. I'll give that a shot.

One more question....I will need to get this thing smogged here in CA before i can register it in my name. Doe anyone know if that Camshft position sensor issue will casue it to fail....assuming that is the onyl thing wrong.

The plot thickens - Just found out that the OD was tampered. The actual mileage is 176k. I'm totally screwed. The guy won’t take the car back but one small bit of justice, he is on the hook for any repairs to bring it to smog per CA laws. If he does not pay up, I take him to small claims. So at least I have recourse on that one thing.

I am a walking talking text book example of how NOT to buy a car.

Pretty sure you can take him to court for tampering with the Odometer... google it... "tampering with odometer" all kinds of legal sites and laws come up.

He definitely violated a few laws.

Update and end of the saga....the guy pretty much knew he was screwed if it went to court but I knew it would be very hard to recoup my money. Takes allot to track down the guy's work then get his pay garnished etc.

Long and short...he produced another Grand Prix. It’s a 99. It has 130k miles and is smogged and runs strong. Which is half the battle right there.

Now to fix all the broken crap......

Anyone have a bridge they want to sell? I would probably be a good candidate to buy....