2002 Hard or no start condition due to worn camshaft sensor support

A hard or no start condition with fault codes P0335 and/or P0340 stored in the powertrain control module (PCM) may be due to abnormal wear of the camshaft position sensor support. Our technicians tell us a revised sensor support is available to correct this issue.

Affected Model Years

This issue affects model years 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2010, 2013, .

35 people reported this problem

  • 2002 52,000 Miles
    My 2005 Lancer ES has problem starting about 30% of the time. I would turn the key and nothing would happen except the running lights dims. No clicking, no sound at all. I would have to adjust the key slightly and try again. The process might have to be repeated 3-4 times before it starts. This occurs more when the engine is hot (like running around town with frequent stops).

  • 2002 155,000 Miles
    06 2.4L start and stall problem, replaced throttle body tps iac maf and crankshaft sensors new plugs and getting spark and fuel pump working, cam and crank timing marks line up i don't know if it is the ecm but figured ill try the cam position sensor first if this don't fix it I'm out of ideas

  • 2002 147,123 Miles
    Won't start. Hear clicking noise when trying to start the car.I thought it is the starterBut mechanic said it is fuel or electronic problem. Still trying to resolve the problem. Wish me luck.

  • 2002 119,000 Miles
    The car will not start 25% of the time. When this occurs it will be fine in the ACC key position and the second I go to the ON position all dash lights turn off and the car goes dead(I even have to reset my radio head unit). If I wait a few second and try again it will start right up, except on hot days and sometimes it will take a few tries.

  • 2002 0 Miles
    shutters in drive at a stop. idles fine in neutral or park.

  • 2002 150,000 Miles
    replaced cps and cover

  • 2002 195,000 Miles
    The only way to start the car is to jump start it n press the gas repeatedly n sometimes even then it don't start

  • 2002 100,389 Miles
    My car turns over but won't start.

  • 2002 105,000 Miles
    Engine turns over, will not start. Its not fuel and its not electrics as it does start after I have rocked car whilst in gear