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Old 10 Jul 2003, 03:19 pm
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hello all, well my 03 gt is turning out to be a big piece of crap!! trouble again with the car going into "safe mode" started two weeks ago troble cam sensor replaced it two days later same trouble again!! replaced pcm ( main computer) same problem again today !! im sick of this car!!called chrysler have to take car to local dealer tomm says that might have to keep car for two weeks to find problem !! this sucks !! codes that come up on dash are p0522 and p0344 anyone know what they mean?? sorry just had to vent !!
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Old 10 Jul 2003, 03:33 pm
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P0522 - Oil Pressure Sens Low -- Oil pressure sensor input below acceptable voltage.

I cannot find anything for p0344.

This tidbit from http://www.ptcruizer.com/computer-codes.html may interest you:

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Chrysler vehicles have a "limp in" mode which reverts to a pre-programmed "guessing map" for timing, fuel delivery, etc. when a critical sensor fails. Those who have been in other cars when their oxygen sensor failed can feel grateful for this feature, though it can be confusing - for example, in some (maybe all) models, the automatic transmission is limited to second gear!
Looks like you may have a failed sensor.

I'm sorry for your troubles. If you have taken it to the dealer at least 3 times for the same problem and they can't resolve the issue, you can invoke your state's "lemon law". Hopefully it won't come to that, and they'll get your car fixed right up for you.

I've got my fingers crossed for you.
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Old 10 Jul 2003, 06:34 pm
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P0344 - Camshaft Position Sensor Intermittent

There has to be a count of 20 failures before the error code will light up.

Have the dealer check the connector where the sensor plugs into the main harness. The pins in the connector may be flexing due to under-hood heat and intermittently loosing contact.

I bet this doesn't happen until the car gets up to operating temperature, and is more prone to happen when idling at a traffic light than to happen while at cruising speed.
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Old 10 Jul 2003, 06:44 pm
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Good God, I never thought I'd see the day Bob would call his beloved a lemon. Bob I am so sorry this is happening to you, it really must have taken a lot to get you to cross over the line. I haven't had a single code with mine at 4600 miles.
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Old 10 Jul 2003, 07:20 pm
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Lets hope it's just the sensor...the oil pressure doesn't activate unless the pressure is less than 4 psi...that cam sensor problem could be his timing has jumped a tooth ....
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Old 10 Jul 2003, 08:19 pm
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hello all, keep in mind they have changed the cam sensor then the same problem happend 2 days later, they took the car back and changed the pcm and now two days later same problem again !!
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Old 10 Jul 2003, 08:26 pm
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Bob, sorry to hear of your bad luck. Hopefully, your dealer can fix things soon. I haven't had a single code with mine at 4700+ miles.
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Old 10 Jul 2003, 08:38 pm
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Exactly my point .. perhaps the sensors/pcm aren't the fault...it could be internal and that's why it 's still failing .
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Old 10 Jul 2003, 08:43 pm
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im going to print this letter and show them at the dealership tomm all you guys make alot of sense and have good ideas just give them some ideas to look for
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Maybe your car just has Cooties ?
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