DTC Troubleshooting

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

NOTE: If DTC P1009 is stored along with P0341, troubleshoot DTC P1009 first, then recheck for DTC P0341.

1. Turn the ignition switch 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, system is OK at this time. Check for poor connections or loose terminals at the VTC oil control solenoid valve and the ECM/PCM. If the screen indicates NOT COMPLETED, go to step 6 and recheck.

9. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
10. Test the VTC oil control solenoid valve.

Is the VTC oil control solenoid valve OK?

YES - Go to step 11.

NO - Replace the VTC oil control solenoid valve, then go to step 14.

11. Check the camshaft timing.

Is the camshaft timing OK?

YES - Go to step 12.

NO - Replace the auto-tensioner, and reset the camshaft timing, then go to step 14.

12. Check the cam chain for damage or looseness.

Is the cam chain damaged?

YES - Replace the cam chain and auto-tensioner, then go to step 14.

NO - Go to step 13.

13. Inspect the VTC actuator.

Is the actuator OK?

YES - Go to step 14.

NO - Replace the VTC actuator, then go to step 14.

14. Turn the ignition switch ON (II).
15. Reset the ECM/PCM with the HDS.
16. Clear the CKP pattern with the HDS.
17. Do the ECM/PCM idle learn procedure.
18. Do the CKP pattern learn procedure.
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.

Are any Temporary DTCs or DTCs indicated?

YES - If DTC P0341 is indicated, check for poor connections or loose terminals at the VTC oil control solenoid valve and the ECM/PCM, then go to step 1. If any other Temporary DTCs or DTCs are indicated, go to the indicated DTC's troubleshooting.

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.

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