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Conditions



Camshaft Position Sensor. Malfunction.





Fault symptoms
- Market US/CA: CHECK ENGINE

On-Board Diagnostics

Type of diagnosis:

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

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

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

Dependents:
- None.

System reaction to a fault:
- None.

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

Fault handling: Fault Handling III, Other Emission-Related Comp. & Function
- 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.

Diagnostic tool functions related to this fault are:
- Diagnostic status for the diagnosis.
- Camshaft position synchronized, ON/OFF.

See also the description of test values under "Fault diagnosis, general" for more information.
Tech 2 Menu Structure, DTC Menu, Read Value, Activate, Sys Info

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