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Fault Conditions







P0340
Camshaft Position Sensor. Malfunction.


Fault symptoms
- CHECK ENGINE.

On-Board Diagnostics
Type of diagnosis:

- Continuous. But interrupted when fault criteria fulfilled and does not restart until next driving cycle.

Enable conditions:
- Engine running. Main relay voltage exceeding 11V. 1000 combustions have occurred since start.

Fault criteria:
- Ignition and injection have not been synchronized with camshaft position.

Dependents:
- None.

System reaction to a fault:
- None.

OK report:
- Enable criteria fulfilled. Fault criteria not fulfilled.

Fault handling: See "Fault diagnosis, general" for more information.
- Type III.

Diagnostic help
First, make sure that no trouble codes have been generated that indicate a faulty fuel-air mixture. Then, check the spark plugs.

Functions in the diagnostic tool related to the fault:
- Diagnostic status for the diagnosis.
- Camshaft Position Synchronized, unit ON/OFF.

See also the description of readings in "Fault diagnosis, general" for more information.

Proceed to Diagnostic Procedures Check Control Module Signal Input For Cylinders 1+2/Bank 1