Help finding and replacing Camshaft Position Sensor (CMP)

[waithow]

I'm not sure where the CMP is on my car and I would like to replace it.
I would also like to know if there are any obstacles in the way of removing the CMP.

Thank you in advance.

 

[melsg5]

What year, which engine and exactly what code do you have?

 

[waithow]

What year, which engine and exactly what code do you have?

It's in the tags but its a 1999 pontiac grand am 2.4L 4-Cylinder.
code P0341

 

[melsg5]

Check the valve cover, towards front of engine.

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[waithow]

Ok will do.

 

[waithow]

Found it and replaced it yesterday, did not fix my idle problem but I guess I have a new CMP.

 

[melsg5]

Is the P0341 the only code you have?

OBD-II Trouble Code: P0341 Camshaft Position Sensor Circuit Range/Performance

www.obd-codes.com

 

[waithow]

Is the P0341 the only code you have?

OBD-II Trouble Code: P0341 Camshaft Position Sensor Circuit Range/Performance

www.obd-codes.com

P0300
P0335
P0341

Although replacing spark plugs should have been first on my list, it is next on my list.

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[melsg5]

How many miles on the plugs?
How about the crankshaft position sensor?

 

[waithow]

No idea. No money.

 

[melsg5]

So you just got this car and have no idea on the maintenance history?
Remove the plugs and check the gap and condition before buying new ones.
Have you checked the price of the crankshaft position sensor?

 

[waithow]

I've had the car in my possession for 8 months and has been low idle for the past two months. I will check the gap in my manual and check the gap on the plugs.

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