P0342

DTC P0342

DTC DESCRIPTORS

DTC P0340
Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor Circuit

DTC P0341
Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor Performance

DIAGNOSTIC FAULT INFORMATION






IMPORTANT: Always perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle prior to using this diagnostic procedure.

TYPICAL SCAN TOOL DATA

Cam Signal Present:

CIRCUIT/SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
The hall effect camshaft position (CMP) sensor produces 3 ON/OFF pulses for each revolution of the camshaft. The CMP output is pulse width encoded. The engine control module (ECM) uses the CMP and crankshaft position (CKP) output pulses to determine the engine speed and position. The CMP is connected directly to the ECM by the following circuits:
- The 5-volt reference circuit
- The low reference circuit
- The CMP sensor signal circuit

CONDITIONS FOR RUNNING THE DTC
- The ignition is ON.
- The engine is turning faster than 60 RPM.
- DTC P0340 and P0341 run continuously when the above conditions are met.

CONDITIONS FOR SETTING THE DTC

P0340
The ECM does not see a CMP sensor signal for more than 2 seconds.

P0341
The ECM determines that the CMP sensor signal is out of range for less than 2 seconds.

ACTION TAKEN WHEN THE DTC SETS
- The control module illuminates the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) when the diagnostic runs and fails.
- The control module records the operating conditions at the time the diagnostic fails. The control module stores this information in the Freeze Frame/Failure Records.

CONDITIONS FOR CLEARING THE MIL/DTC
- The control module turns OFF the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) after 3 consecutive ignition cycles that the diagnostic runs and does not fail.
- A current DTC, Last Test Failed, clears when the diagnostic runs and passes.
- A history DTC clears after 40 consecutive warm-up cycles, if no failures are reported by this or any other emission related diagnostic.
- Clear the MIL and the DTC with a scan tool.

DIAGNOSTIC AIDS
- An intermittent CMP sensor signal may cause DTC P0340 or P0341 to set. Wiggle the wiring harness with the engine running and observe the Cam Signal Missed parameter of the scan tool. If the parameter indicates anything other than 0, there is an intermittent condition.
- If the CMP sensor signal is lost while running, the engine will operate normally. If the CMP sensor signal is not present on start-up, the engine will not start.

CIRCUIT/SYSTEM VERIFICATION
If DTCs P0642 or P0643 are set, diagnose those DTCs first.

CIRCUIT/SYSTEM TESTING
1. With the key ON and the CMP sensor disconnected, measure the voltage between the 5-volt reference and a good ground and observe that the DMM measures 4.98-5.02 volts.
- If the DMM does not measure 4.98-5.02 volts, test the 5-volt reference for an open, high resistance, or for a faulty ECM.
2. With the key ON and the CMP sensor disconnected, measure the voltage between the 5-volt reference circuit and the low reference circuit and observe that the DMM measures 4.98-5.02 volts.
- If the DMM does not measure 4.98-5.02 volts, test the low reference for an open, high resistance, or for a faulty ECM.
3. With the key ON and the CMP sensor disconnected, connect a fused jumper wire to the signal circuit and momentarily and repeatedly probe the low reference circuit, and observe if the Cam Signal Present and Engine RPM parameters change.
- If the cam signal and engine RPM parameters do not change, test the signal circuit for an open, high resistance, a short to ground, a short to voltage, or a faulty ECM.
4. Ensure that the CMP sensor circuits are not routed too closely to the fuel injector wiring, after-market add-on electrical equipment, solenoids, relays, or motors.
5. Inspect the CMP sensor for physical damage, loose or improper installation, excessive air gap, or foreign material passing between the sensor and the reluctor wheel.
6. Inspect the CMP reluctor wheel for physical damage, improper installation, or excessive endplay or looseness.
7. If no other condition is found, replace the CMP sensor.

REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS

IMPORTANT: Always perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification after completing the diagnostic procedure.
- Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor Replacement
- Control Module References for ECM replacement, setup, and programming
- Camshaft Reluctor Replacement