Check engine light, some circuitry questions Options

[nightryder]

ok so ive been throwing this check engine code for quite some time now. Its a 3440(?) i believe, but i know its a camshaft positioning sensor circuit malfunction. this normally wouldnt be an issue but our cars do not have such a sensor.


I first got the code after i did my engine swap (5s to 5s-thrown rod) in which i converted a federal emissions 5s from 94 into a cali emissions 5s using parts from my blown 97 motor.



so what was swapped over was the ecu, distributor, crank angle sensor, map sensor, oil pump and oil pan (might be more, ill check on it)



i understand that it is talking about the sensor circuit and not the sensor itself, but why is it looking for a circuit that my car shouldnt have? and how can it be remedied?

[bindertch]

The specs will help you fix the code. If the cam sensor is bad the ECM can't control spark accurately and may be in limp mode that works but not good. Fix the sensor problems first and then check mpg. To check the resistance unplug the connector coming from the distributor and using a ohm meter measure the resistance between the terminals.


To check the air gap get a set of non- magnetic (brass) feeler gauge and see which blade slides between with a little bit of resistance.



This post has been edited by bindertch: Apr 2, 2007 - 6:45 PM