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Anonymous Posted on Oct 26, 2017

P0340 im a ford tec for 25 years and bought my daughter this buick real cheap . I need to get it inspected but keep getting codes for cam sensor circuit a p0340 and p0440 for the evap system . car cost me 700 runs good but I don't want to spend any money on it . will some buick man help me . I sure can return help on fords . trannys. and diesles

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Go to the wreckers / junk yards and get good replacement parts
there is no difference between ford and GM technically so if you are a good ford technician , fixing a GM product will be no problem

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Marvin

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  • Posted on Mar 03, 2009

SOURCE: service engine light

From the GM Factory service Manual:
P0341 - Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor Performance
The other thing about this code, is that it can be caused by a faulty ignition module, or the cam sensor magnet on the timing chain gear, behind the engine front cover that the sensor mounts to. These possibilities would
require a bit more involved diagnosis than just replacing the sensor related
to the code.
I have done a tech. bulletin search for this code, and come up with nothing.

Again, need to get harness checked, and if wiring OK, further diagnosis of
the ignition system.

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Anonymous

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  • Posted on May 08, 2009

SOURCE: Check engine light on. Code P0440.

wow thermostat >>>> shucks i believe its evep emissions code like faulty gas cap ....you can reset any computer the chck eng light will come on in 50 to 100 miles if not fixed....

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Harvey N Tawatao

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  • Posted on Jun 08, 2009

SOURCE: code p0440

P0440 is a EVAP leak detected, try changing the gas cap and reseting the ECM to clear the service engine light. If you can not clear the code it takes about three start up with out any issues to clear the code and after 100 start up's the codes will clear from the ECM's history. Note use the GM OEM gas cap for a replacement, anything else is just garbage and you'll be replacing it again with in 6 months. If it's not the gas cap, need to take it to a garage and have them do a smoke test to locate the leak in the system. Good luck and hope this helps, keep me posted. be glad to help

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Jul 23, 2009

SOURCE: Someone please help!!!! I have a 2000 buick

I had a similar problem with my 2000 lesabre. It would cut off while driving, or hesitate then keep running while rpm guage would quit operating. Guage would return to normal function at next start up. After reading several posts here and elsewhere, and consulting with my mechanic, I decided to replace the crankshaft position sensor. My mechanic said he had done this before on this GM engine model. He gave me several possible causes and no guarantees. After replacing the CPS (about $120 including parts and labor), the car has not hesitated or cut off once. This was about a month ago. The problem was worse in hot weather, which my mechanic said was typical.

ZJLimited

ZJ Limited

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  • Posted on Nov 15, 2010

SOURCE: I am getting P0440 EVAP

A code P0440 could mean one or more of the following has happened:

  • The gas cap is not installed or working properly
  • The purge solenoid has failed
  • The canister is plugged and not working properly

Possible Solutions: with a P0440 OBD-II trouble code, diagnosis can be tricky at times. Here are some things to try:
  • Remove and reinstall the gas cap, clear the code, and drive for a day and see if the codes come back.
  • Inspect the EVAP system for cuts/holes in tubes/hoses
  • Inspect for damaged or disconnected hoses around the Evap purge solenoid
  • Check and/or replace the sensor
  • Check and/or replace the purge valve
  • Have a professional use a smoke machine to detect leaks

Keep us updated.

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