Code P0343 Cam Sensor?

[01silverado3500]

Mu '01 Silverado 3500 with a 8.1 threw a code, P0343 and after a reset the service engine light came back on a few minutes later. Any suggestions? Thanks

[Haulin' 8.1]

It's pretty easy. It's located on the front cover, drivers side, between the crank and water pump pulleys. Should take you less than thirty minutes in the driveway with the hood up. They are availible at auto parts stores but get a good brand. If your oil cooler lines leak oil like most you may want some sort of degreaser to get it clean in the area first as this the the area that collects oil and dirt. You have to find it with a small mirror then just go by hand as you can't see it to remove the bolt and wiggle the sensor out. Then just put the new one in and reuse the bolt. It will be a lot easier if the engine is cool. My battery is on the other side now so I don't know how much that may help. I had to lean over the LH front corner and reach down in there to do it.

 

Vernon