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Advanced Diagnostics

Advanced Diagnostics

DTC P0369: Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor Circuit Intermittent Interruption







General Description
The camshaft position (CMP) sensor consists of a rotor and a semiconductor that detects rotor position. When the rotor turns after starting the engine, the changes of magnetic flux in the semiconductor are converted into pulsing signals to the engine control module (ECM)/powertrain control module (PCM). The CMP sensor detects the top dead center position of each cylinder for fuel injection timing. If CMP sensor pulsing signals are detected an abnormal number of times due to noise, a malfunction is detected and a DTC is stored.

Monitor Execution, Sequence, Duration, DTC Type, OBD Status







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Malfunction Threshold
Other than 10 times of CMP pulses are detected during two revolutions of crankshaft. This condition has been detected for at least 30 times.

Diagnosis Details

Conditions for illuminating the MIL
When a malfunction is detected, the MIL comes on and the DTC and the freeze frame data are stored in the ECM/PCM memory.

Conditions for clearing the MIL
The MIL will be cleared if the malfunction does not recur during three consecutive trips in which the diagnostic runs. The MIL, the DTC, and the freeze frame data can be cleared by using the scan tool Clear command or by disconnecting the battery.