Code p0340

[James R Whitten]

Took the boat out today. Boat ran fine. As the day went on was getting harder to start. In the way back to the ramp the check engine light came on. Checked the code and its p0340. Googled it and it says it's the camshaft sensor. Pulled the plug and about half a court of antifreeze came out of the bilge. Think it came out of the overflow. Didn't get any over heat codes. Anyone have any problems like that?

 

[Dean P]

I have had that error. It pertains to your hard starts. Check your batteries. They must be fully charged to prevents hard start. Not sure if the pic below will help but it's a start.

 

[James R Whitten]

I have had that error. It pertains to your hard starts. Check your batteries. They must be fully charged to prevents hard start. Not sure if the pic below will help but it's a start.

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Just replaced the battery today. The old one was starting to drain last summer. I'm gonna check out that diagram.

 

[Dean P]

Just replaced the battery today. The old one was starting to drain last summer. I'm gonna check out that diagram.

These engines and all it's electronics rely on batteries being at their best. If they're not, all kinds of crazy sh!t happens. If you haven't all ready, invest in an on-board charger. Check my sig for what I did.

 

[James R Whitten]

Replaced the camshaft position sensor. Problem fixed.

 

[Dean P]

Replaced the camshaft position sensor. Problem fixed.

Did you do it yourself? Do you have a part number/pictures you can share?

 

[James R Whitten]

Yeah it was pretty simple. Had to remove the mass air meter and air intake tube to fit my fat hand back there to get to the sensor. But it wasn't hard. Its 1 small bolt and one plug and it comes right out. Took about 20 minutes. I don't recommend dropping the bolt. It's a pain in the ass to reach under the engine to get to it. But I replaced it. Put the boat in the water boat fired right off. Code went away immediately. Had to run the boat a little bit to get the check engine light off. Now I gotta figure out why I'm getting anti freeze in the bottom of the bilge.

 

[James R Whitten]

Oh yeah the sensor is expensive! 100 bucks from brp.

 

[Jakester1967]

I have the same P0340 code and trying to see if the dealer will get me the part under warranty...

 

[Jakester1967]

Oh yeah the sensor is expensive! 100 bucks from brp.

part number?

 

[Jakester1967]

Replaced the camshaft position sensor. Problem fixed.

Where did you get it from and how much was it?

 

[Jakester1967]

Wonder if I can run the boat with this code active...I checked the relays and connector and all looked ok. The engine starts fine but may take 2 or 3 times to start but it runs...just want to know if it is a serious thing or if it is ok to run until I can get it swapped out...

 

[Winerocks]

Check the clamp at the bottom of the coolant reservoir. Mine were stripped from over-tightened from the factory. If you feel coolant along the bottom of that hose, that’s your culprit. Others have had clamps holding the heat exchanger coolant hoses with similar issues.

 

[Winerocks]

Wonder if I can run the boat with this code active...I checked the relays and connector and all looked ok. The engine starts fine but may take 2 or 3 times to start but it runs...just want to know if it is a serious thing or if it is ok to run until I can get it swapped out...

It won’t cause permanent damage, but you may get stranded and need a tow.

 

[Kvloogy]

Second time in the water with mine. 0.5 hours on engine. Died on me at throttle up and wouldn’t restart. Getting the p0340 as well. Hope its an easy fix. The 165g does not tow well!!

 

[James R Whitten]

Where did you get it from and how much was it?

So for the late response. But I ordered it from marine max. Cost like a hundred bucks.