Advanced Diagnostics

DTC Troubleshooting: P0341

DTC P0341: CMP Sensor A and CKP Sensor Incorrect Phase Detected

NOTE: Before you troubleshoot, record all freeze data and any on-board snapshot, and review the general troubleshooting information. Initial Inspection and Diagnostic Overview

1. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).

2. Clear the DTC with the HDS.

3. Test-drive at a steady speed between 19-38 mph (30-60 km/h) for 10 minutes.

4. Check for Temporary DTCs or DTCs with the HDS.

Is DTC P0341 indicated?
YES - Go to step 9.

NO - Go to step 5.


5. Do the VTC TEST in the INSPECTION MENU with the HDS.

Is the result OK?
YES - Go to step 6.

NO - Go to step 9.


6. Test-drive at a steady speed between 19-38 mph (30-60 km/h) for 10 minutes.

7. Check the VTC STATUS in the DATA LIST with the HDS.

Does it indicate ON?
YES - Go to step 8.

NO - Go to step 6 and recheck.


8. Monitor the OBD STATUS for DTC P0341 in the DTCs MENU with the HDS.

Does the screen indicate FAILED?
YES - Go to step 9.

NO - If the screen indicates PASSED, intermittent failure, the system is OK at this time. Check for poor connections or loose terminals at the VTC oil control solenoid valve and the ECM. If the screen indicates NOT COMPLETED, go to step 6 and recheck.


9. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0).

10. Test the VTC oil control solenoid valve. VTC Oil Control Solenoid Valve Removal/Test/Installation

Is the VTC oil control solenoid valve OK?
YES - Go to step 11.

NO - Replace the VTC oil control solenoid valve, VTC Oil Control Solenoid Valve Removal/Test/Installation then go to step 14.


11. Check the camshaft timing. Service and Repair

Is the camshaft timing OK?
YES - Go to step 12.

NO - Reset the camshaft timing, Service and Repair then go to step 14.


12. Check for damage or stretch at the cam chain. Testing and Inspection

Is the cam chain damaged or stretched?
YES - Replace the cam chain and the auto-tensioner, Cam Chain Removal then go to step 14.

NO - Go to step 13.


13. Inspect the VTC actuator. VTC Actuator Inspection

Is the actuator OK?
YES - Go to step 14.

NO - Replace the VTC actuator, VTC Actuator, Exhaust Camshaft Sprocket Replacement then go to step 14.


14. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).

15. Reset the ECM with the HDS.

16. Clear the CKP pattern with the HDS.

17. Do the ECM idle learn procedure. ECM Idle Learn Procedure

18. Do the CKP pattern clear/CKP pattern learn procedure. Initial Inspection and Diagnostic Overview

19. Test-drive at a steady speed between 19-38 mph (30-60 km/h) for 10 minutes.

20. Check for Temporary DTCs or DTCs with the HDS.

Is DTC P0341 indicated?
YES - Check for poor connections or loose terminals at the VTC oil control solenoid valve and the ECM, then go to step 1.

NO - Go to step 21.


21. Monitor the OBD STATUS for DTC P0341 in the DTCs MENU with the HDS.

Does the screen indicate PASSED?
YES - Troubleshooting is complete. If any other Temporary DTCs or DTCs were indicated in step 20, go to the indicated DTC's troubleshooting.

NO - If the screen indicates FAILED, check for poor connections or loose terminals at the VTC oil control solenoid valve and the ECM, then go to step 1. If the screen indicates NOT COMPLETED, go to step 19.