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 will not restart until next driving cycle.
Enable criteria:
- Engine running. Main relay voltage exceeding 11 V. 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: (See "Fault diagnosis, general" for more information.) Initial Inspection and Diagnostic Overview
- 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. Initial Inspection and Diagnostic Overview