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2012 Ram 1500 5.7 Hemi - P0344, ETC light, traction control light, metallic tick

Need some advice before I start throwing parts at this truck.

Truck:
2012 Ram 1500 5.7 Hemi
183k miles

Runs and drives mostly normal
Has Pedal Commander installed
Recent radio/electrical work done

What happened:
While driving, the check engine light came on. Then the red ETC/lightning bolt light came on briefly, truck beeped a few times, and the traction control light also came on. No major limp mode, still driving okay.

Scanned codes:
P0344 (stored + permanent) = Camshaft Position Sensor “A” Circuit Intermittent Bank 1
C010D (stored)
Also noticing a metallic ticking sound on startup. Sounds more noticeable cold.

Trying to determine if this is:
normal exhaust manifold/Hemi tick
failing cam sensor
wiring/connector issue
Pedal Commander causing throttle weirdness
or early lifter/cam failure
Oil pressure and coolant temp look normal. No misfire codes currently.

Questions:
Anyone seen P0344 trigger ETC + traction control lights on these trucks?
Would you replace cam sensor first with OEM Mopar?
Could Pedal Commander cause/interfere with this?
How can I tell manifold tick vs lifter tick confidently?
Any common wiring spots to inspect on 4th gen Rams?

Appreciate any help before I take it to dealer/mechanic.