Check engine code p0342

[Shoe0402]

The mpg has dropped I don’t believe we are getting any more than 20mpg recently. It doesn’t seem to run to awfully bad I don’t drive it very much. It might have a little lack of power or hesitation.

[avguy]

There is some DIY testing of the cam sensor that you can do with your multimeter to try and diagnose what the problem is. Post back for details if you're interested in trying that.

[Shoe0402]

Yes anything you can help me with would be great I’m out of town until next weekend so I won’t be able to do anything until then

[Dixy]

I have one basic question: did you clear the codes? If you have, and you still get the p0342 error, the camshaft position sensor is still at fault (maybe you bought one that differs than 96253544). Check wiring and make sure that middle wire is ground, wire closer to you is 5v ref and wire farther away from you is 12v. Measure voltage between terminals 1 and 2 (default 5v or close) and 3 and 2 (12 v default). Check terminals of the sensor and measure resistance. Between 1-2 and 3-2 should be indefinite. If not, go buy another sensor and choose Delphi.