P0340 Camshaft Position Sensor Circuit Malfunction (Bank 1) Trouble Code

P0340 Camshaft Position Sensor Circuit Malfunction

Technical Description

Camshaft Position Sensor Circuit Malfunction

What does that mean?

This diagnostic trouble code (DTC) is a generic powertrain code. It is considered generic because it applies to all makes and models of vehicles (1996-newer), although specific repair steps may be slightly different depending on the model. So this engine code article applies to Nissan, Ford, Toyota, Chevrolet, Dodge, Honda, GMC, etc.

This P0340 code 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

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