Worried that the simple Camshaft Position Sensor could be trying to tell me something.

Replaced before. Unfortunately with a cheap AutoZone part because that's was basically all that was nearby to get it running. Looks like I might have cracked it over tightening. Which I discovered when problem AND code returned.

Purchased NAPA Echlin part this time and after cleaning mounting surface gently snugged the part on good evenly.

Also notice the near perfect 7 & 7 grease looking pattern on the camshaft end. DID NOT wipe clean.

After replacing took the car for ~ 10 mile run with no real noticeable issues.

Is this common or am I just postponing another issue?

2006 Chrysler Sebring
95K
2.4L 4 cyl
auto

Thanks in advance.

 

P0344-CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR INTERMITTENT
When Monitored and Set Condition:
P0344-CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR INTERMITTENT
When Monitored: Engine running or Cranking.
Set Condition: When the failure counter reaches 20. One Trip Fault.
POSSIBLE CAUSES
GOOD TRIP EQUAL TO ZERO
WIRING HARNESS INSPECTION
(K6) 5 VOLT SUPPLY CIRCUIT OPEN OR SHORTED TO GROUND
TONE WHEEL/PULSE RING INSPECTION
CHECKING CKP SIGNAL WITH THE DRBIIIt LAB
CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR
(K44) CMP SIGNAL CIRCUIT OPEN
(K44) CMP SIGNAL CIRCUIT SHORT TO GROUND
(K44) CMP SIGNAL CIRCUIT SHORTED TO B+
(K44) CMP SIGNAL CIRCUIT SHORT TO (K6) 5 VOLTS
PCM

 

FIXED.

Final repairs made were:
New Factory Cam Position Sensor
New Factory Crank Position Sensor
New CHAMPION Spark Plugs ( had been AutoLite plugs )
New AutoLite Professional Spark Plug wires.
Relearn proceedure for PCM

Maybe this will help someone else.

Next up. Complete timing belt replacement.
The plan.... ALL factory parts.