What to do now that I have codes- Truck at shop now
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07-05-2011 | 12:26 PM
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What to do now that I have codes- Truck at shop now
Hi, I got the codes that go with the engine light. The truck is at the shop, but I dont want to be taken to the cleaners on stuff I have no clue about. The codes are as follows:
P0406-EGR POSITION SENSOR CIRCUIT HIGH
P0339-CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR INTERMITTENT
P0335-CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR CIRCUIT
P0300-MULTIPLE CYLINDER MISFIRE
Now does the EGR have anything to do with the other issues? Should I just get that fixed? I have no idea what the crankshaft sensors do, but with those codes do they need to be replaced.
I would like to know so when they call me to tell me this is what I need done, I can come back and say that really I only need this done...
Thanks so much for your help. BTW , I have a 2005 Dodge Ram 5.7 quad cab with 24000 Miles.
P0406-EGR POSITION SENSOR CIRCUIT HIGH
P0339-CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR INTERMITTENT
P0335-CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR CIRCUIT
P0300-MULTIPLE CYLINDER MISFIRE
Now does the EGR have anything to do with the other issues? Should I just get that fixed? I have no idea what the crankshaft sensors do, but with those codes do they need to be replaced.
I would like to know so when they call me to tell me this is what I need done, I can come back and say that really I only need this done...
Thanks so much for your help. BTW , I have a 2005 Dodge Ram 5.7 quad cab with 24000 Miles.
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07-05-2011 | 12:52 PM
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EGR and Crank Sensor both appear to be shot. The EGR is common at about 5 years or 40k miles (although I replaced mine at 50k and it still hadn't generated a CEL).
The Crank is just like any other sensor, you can get 20k out of one or 120k.
The Crank sensor would be a sure cause of the misfire CEL.
The dealer is probably gonna do you up the poop shoot without lube. But both parts are a single small socket set job and about 5 minutes per (10 if you've never done one). Just a simple unbolt, pop out, pop in & re-bolt procedure in both cases. These are both those kinda repairs that if you can change your own oil, you can do yourself. EGR is around $40 at auto parts store and the crank sensor should be just under $100.
The EGR couldn't be easier to get to in a Hemi, right on the passenger side front of the engine and the Crank sensor ain't too bad, it's just below the alternator on the right side...
The Crank is just like any other sensor, you can get 20k out of one or 120k.
The Crank sensor would be a sure cause of the misfire CEL.
The dealer is probably gonna do you up the poop shoot without lube. But both parts are a single small socket set job and about 5 minutes per (10 if you've never done one). Just a simple unbolt, pop out, pop in & re-bolt procedure in both cases. These are both those kinda repairs that if you can change your own oil, you can do yourself. EGR is around $40 at auto parts store and the crank sensor should be just under $100.
The EGR couldn't be easier to get to in a Hemi, right on the passenger side front of the engine and the Crank sensor ain't too bad, it's just below the alternator on the right side...