Dodge Repair: Camshaft sensor, dodge dakota sport, camshaft position sensor


Question
Just recently my check engine light has come on. I have not had an issue until today. The truck i have is a 2000 Dodge Dakota Sport 3.9l v-6 magnum. I had the code (P0340) read and it comes up Camshaft Position Sensor A-Bank 1 Circuit Malfunction. Where is this sensor located and how do i repair it? Thanks

Answer
CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR
The camshaft position sensor is located in the distributor on all 2.5/3.9/5.2/5.9L engines Camshaft Position Sensor - Typical (3.9/5.2/5.9L Shown)

REMOVAL
Distributor removal is not necessary to remove camshaft position sensor

Remove air cleaner assembly.
Disconnect negative cable from battery.
Remove distributor cap from distributor (two screws)
Disconnect camshaft position sensor wiring harness from main engine wiring harness.
Remove distributor rotor from distributor shaft.
Lift the camshaft position sensor assembly from the distributor housing Camshaft Position Sensor - Typical (3.9/5.2/5.9L Shown)
INSTALLATION
Install camshaft position sensor to distributor. Align sensor into notch on distributor housing.
Connect wiring harness.
Install rotor.
Install distributor cap. Tighten mounting screws.
Install air cleaner assembly