Well, i top of my problem with rattling, now i have a sporadic engine code come on and off. The code is P0340 which is operantly a cam shaft position sensor malfunction. The code came on when i was driving and i turned on the AC while being of gas, cars rpms went way down and the light came on. This is a second time this happens. The battery that is on the car barely holds charge, in the morning i have 10.2 volts. Could that be a problem? I am really tired of all these problems and exhausted from trying to figure them out. Thanks, Taras And yes i did get a torque wrench and i did torque the wheels with 80-85lbs
10.2V on the battery is definitely a problem- I'm surprised it even starts the car. I would get a new battery first, and have the alternator tested while you are at it. Drive it for a few days, see if the CEL has gone away. Low battery voltages can cause all sorts of unrelated problems.
Yeah, i went to get three batteries today but all of them end up not fitting my car. On of them had a negative terminal on the other side so the positive wire would not reach the positive terminal. the other one was too thick and the battery tie down did not fit on top of it. I went to the same autozone like 5 times.
Well, you'd need to run 8 of them in series to make 12V. Better make it 13 to get 13.5V and a little extra oomph. And even then there's probably only enough amperage to trigger the solenoid.
Sounds like you need to go to a better parts store. Tell them the make and model of the car, they look up the correct battery. Better yet, get the group number off the old battery. And yes, low voltage causes all kinds of weird things.
Go to Sears. University Ave and Marion St. They have a charging test that costs like around 15 bucks. Totally worth it. I bought a Die Hard for like 100 bucks after tax and install. I hate to bum you out but ever since you bought your car...seems like you constantly have issues. What gives? My '02 WRX has like 122XXX miles and all my issues have been minor, but my car is fairly stock except CBE and CAI. Pray I don't have any problems like yours.
My car is not really modded at all. The only major mod is TBE and reflash thats all. What battery should i get then? Where could i get a diferent battery tie down?
It could be the battery, it could be the cam sensor is actually bad, or it could be something else. I'm really not trying to be a jerk when I say this, but there is a lot of info on nasioc that could help track it down. I don't know enough about your car to know what if any of it applies, but you might find something useful. http://www.google.com/search?client...oc.com+p0340&sourceid=opera&ie=utf-8&oe=utf-8 Honestly when I get a cel, the first search I do on google is "site:nasioc.com <cell number>"
>Well...it actually is a CAI, but it be used either CAI or SR, I use the latter. Actually, it did kill my MAF, but I bought a new to replace it, then my TPS is throwing a CEL, but it still runs and no other issues like you know who.:hsugh:
P0340 OBD-II Trouble Code Technical Description Camshaft Position Sensor Circuit Malfunction What does that mean? This indicates that a problem was detected in the camshaft position sensor circuit. Since it says circuit, that means the problem could lie in any part of the circuit - the sensor itself, the wiring, or the PCM. Don't just replace the CPS (camshaft position sensor) and think that will definitely fix it. Symptoms Symptoms can include: Hard starting or no start Rough running / misfiring Loss of engine power Causes A code P0340 could mean one or more of the following has happened: a wire or connector in the circuit could be grounded/shorted/broken the camshaft position sensor may have failed the PCM may have failed there exists an open circuit the crankshaft position sensor may have failed Possible Solutions With a P0340 OBD-II trouble code, diagnosis can be tricky at times. Here are some things to try: Visually inspect all the wiring and connectors in the circuit Check for continuity in the circuit wiring Check the operation (voltage) of the camshaft position sensor Replace the camshaft position sensor as required Check the crankshaft position circuit as well Replace circuit wiring and/or connectors as required Diagnose/replace the PCM as required
Step 1 : walk into parts store Step 2: tell counter guy NEED BATTERY FOR 02 SUBARU IMPREZA WRX Step 3: Install battery
If I come up to FS tomorrow night I will try to remember to bring my load tester from work... it will test the battery, charging system and starting system.....
Thanks a lot. I Did get a bettery that is for the car but i could not get it to fit cause the battery tie down is of a funny shape and does not hold hte battery right.
Taras if you click the last link then find the link on the left column that says cps it will give you an idea... although it is for the STi
who knows but grounds can be a bitch, i believe theres a thread on nasioc on all the ground points, sorry i don't know where...but its a suggestion thats free and easy to check
well, first thinng to do is to get a new battery. Where is a good place where i can get a bettery? I actully got a duralast battery but my battery tie down is for a small skinny battery and it does not fit over the bigger one. So i either have to get a diferent battery or a diferent battery tie down.
Autozone has a 640 cca (stock is 525 or so I think) with 8 yr warranty for $75. I'm going to get one before it gets cold. I'm still running the factory battery in my 02. ***Copied from autozone.com*** About this product: Part Number: 35-DLG Weight: 38.0 lbs. Warranty: 8 YR - 3 year free replacement Note: *** 640 cold cranking Amps (800 cranking Amps) ***
Thanks guys for help. I think i did get one that Predavore is taalking about. The problem is that my tie down does not fit it.
Good to know. BTW do you have a stock tie down bracket? What doesn't fit? Does it hit the hood? Is it too tall? Wide? Short? I'd like to hear more before I go find a new battery.
Well, the one i have looks stock cause its black and all rusted. But it has a ridge on it right in the middle. I will take a pic of it tomorrow. BTW, just came back from a drive in a car and the rattle is still there after i torqued the wheels. When i was driving i noticed that my car idles a little rough but drives fine.
I just dont get how the auto parts guys cant get you a dang replacment battery. Its not that hard...The key is finding the guy or two in those stores that know their way around a car. The other half cant tell their A$$ from a hole in the ground.
Yeah i know. I just looked closer at that picture of the battery from autozone and yes it is exactly like the one i got sitting in my trunk right now. It does not fit the tie down. Thouse two black covers are in a way and the battery is too tall as well. The battery i have in the car right now is really small. I think its same as goes to hondas. I bought one like that today as my first one. Got home and realized that the terminals are reversed on it. So when i set it down my positive wire was way to far away from the terminal on the battery. Then i got the this one and i cant get the tie down to go over the top!!!
Taras, go to walmart and get the 650cca battery that is 3/4 the size of the stocker and it is like $30. IIRC the stocker is only 320cca. I for the life of me, can't figure out how you have so many problems and can't get anything done. You should be able to do it right in the damn parking lot. I guess if you really need this much help, I might be able to help ya out tomorrow. Russ
