OTC code P0340 camshaft sensor problem need help

Asked by Clifford Sep 08, 2016 at 01:45 PM about the 2006 Ford Explorer XLT V6

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

I have replaced the crankshaft sensor, alternator,harmonic balancer, camshaft
sensor,new belt, car runs great but the DTC dash lite comes on and my code
reader reads P0340 camshaft sensor  error.    

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In replacing the cam sensor. Did you replace the housing that the cam sensor mounts to. If so I am guessing your timing of the sensor is incorrect

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