Stalling issues - Code 31 (Camshaft Position Sensor)

[MuRCieLaGo]

Thanks vilant, I will receive my cam sensor next week, if my stalling issue is still fixed by then and if after the new cam sensor is installed I still got the Code 31, I'll have to think ECM.

But I guess good luck finding a ECM somewhere...

[MuRCieLaGo]

Alright stalling issue is definitely fixed now, another 10 miles without the problem.

BUT.

The SES light comes on way more often.

[MuRCieLaGo]

I've red that on another forum...

Originally Posted by SAM/CH ZR-1

I observed several times by my and customers cars code 31 were set when the alternator was going to die. Check it too.

Sam

Strange enough, alternator failed last week (changed by a new one). Do you think I can simply clear the code...? If so, how do I do that?

[32valvesftw]

When my cam sensor went out it acted just like your car. I think once you change the sensor you will be OK. In general ECM failures are rare.

[MuRCieLaGo]

Originally Posted by 32valvesftw

When my cam sensor went out it acted just like your car. I think once you change the sensor you will be OK. In general ECM failures are rare.

I like to read that! New cam sensor is on its way, hope it will fix my SES light!

[Dynomite]

Originally Posted by MuRCieLaGo

Do you think I can simply clear the code...? If so, how do I do that?

To Erase Fault Codes....Depress/Hold the appropriate Diagnostic Button (Green in this case) and turn the Ignition Key ON....(not all the way to START). Wait for the Diagnostic light to start flashing for the Button Depressed. Release the Button for 3 seconds and then Depress/Hold the Button for about 3 seconds and Release. Turn the Ignition Key OFF.

ALDL Fault Code Reader/Eraser on CF.

[MuRCieLaGo]

Originally Posted by Dynomite

To Erase Fault Codes....Depress/Hold the appropriate Diagnostic Button (Green in this case) and turn the Ignition Key ON....(not all the way to START). Wait for the Diagnostic light to start flashing for the Button Depressed. Release the Button for 3 seconds and then Depress/Hold the Button for about 3 seconds and Release. Turn the Ignition Key OFF.

ALDL Fault Code Reader/Eraser on CF.

When I will receive your ALDL code reader/eraser it will be that easy, but for now only the paper clip is my friend!

[MuRCieLaGo]

I erased the code 31 by unplugging the battery 10 seconds - never came back after a 200 miles ride today.

Stalling issue happened twice, map sensor hose was still too long and bent a bit - cut it again. Hope it fixed the issue for good.

[A26B]

Originally Posted by MuRCieLaGo

..................................Stalling issue happened twice, map sensor hose was still too long and bent a bit - cut it again. Hope it fixed the issue for good.

Sounds like you have a piece of rubber hose instead of the hard plastic pipe for the MAP Sensor. If there is the slightest low point in the rubber hose, it can collect oil and block the vacuum signal to the MAP Sensor and cause problems as you describe.

Here is what it's supposed to look like.

[MuRCieLaGo]

The answer to my stalling issue is that hose for sure Jerry so I will look into that.

Thanks a lot!