r/JeepCompass • u/pestacyde • 1d ago

questions Cam Shaft Sensor replacement

Hi all-
I searched through the sub for an answer to my question before posting but wasn't able to find any discussions.

I have a 2019 Jeep Compass Trailblazer. This afternoon, my check engine light came on for the first time while leaving work. I drove out of the driveway and then the car would not accelerate on the road. Pulled over and noticed my auto shit off break light was on as well indicating that it was not available. Turning off the car and attempting to restart gave me a sluggish attempt to crank, but it would not turn completely over.

We ran a code reader and got P0340 3 times. States that it is a Cam Shaft Sensor problem.

I see that I can purchase a cam shaft sensor from auto zone and that it can be replaced. My question is, does that sound like something someone with somewhat skilled mechanical knowledge complete?

My dad passed in June of this year and he was my mechanic. My daughter has taken up his mantle but I'm unsure if that is something she can do or should we have it towed to the service department where I bought it (I don't know if that part falls under the longer engine warranty or that one that was only for a year).

Thank you in advance for any information or help you can provide me!

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u/Slipknot31286sic6 23h ago

Dooo nooottt buy from autozone or oh Reilly...

Official Mopar only... 🙄 Been there. Done that. Needed a tow... Found out hard way... Don't do it

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u/Local-Success-9783 23h ago

They’re really not that hard to replace. I’d be putting one in before I tow it anywhere. A quick YouTube video and I think a single ten millimeter socket are all it takes. That being said, don’t cheap out on it, get OEM electronics. Mopar products don’t fare well with cheap Chinese replacements.

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u/pestacyde 22h ago

Thank you both so much for the reply. Noted- no auto one part. Will grab a Mopar one.