P0343

DTC P0340 Camshaft Position Sensor Circuit Malfunction
DTC P0342 Camshaft Position Sensor "A" Circuit Low Input (Bank 1 or Single Sensor)
DTC P0343 Camshaft Position Sensor "A" Circuit High Input (Bank 1 or Single Sensor)
DTC P0345 Camshaft Position Sensor "A" Circuit (Bank 2)
DTC P0347 Camshaft Position Sensor "A" Circuit Low Input (Bank 2)
DTC P0348 Camshaft Position Sensor "A" Circuit High Input (Bank 2)

DESCRIPTION

DTC Detection Condition:

The intake camshaft's Variable Valve Timing (VVT) sensor (VV1, 2 signal) consists of a magnet and MRE (Magnetic Resistance Element).

The VVT camshaft drive gear has a sensor plate with 3 teeth on its outer circumference. When the gear rotates, changes occur in the air gaps between the sensor plate and MRE, which affects the magnetic field. As a result, the resistance of the MRE material fluctuates. The VVT sensor converts the gear rotation data to pulse signals, uses the pulse signals to determine the camshaft angle, and sends it to the ECM.

The crankshaft angle sensor plate has 34 teeth. The pickup coil generates 34 signals for each engine revolution. Based on a combination of the VVT signal and NE signal, the ECM detects the crankshaft angle. Then the ECM uses this data to control fuel injection time and injection timing. Also, based on the NE signal, the ECM detects the engine speed. Reference: Inspection using an oscilloscope

HINT:
- The correct waveform is as shown.
- VV1+ and VV2+ stand for the VVT sensor signal, and NE+ stands for the CKP sensor signal.

MONITOR DESCRIPTION

Monitor Strategy (Part 1):

Monitor Strategy (Part 2):

Typical Enabling Conditions:

Typical Malfunction Thresholds (Part 1):

Typical Malfunction Thresholds (Part 2):

Component Operating Range:

If no signal is transmitted by the VVT sensor despite the engine revolving, or the rotations of the camshaft and the crankshaft are not synchronized, the ECM interprets this as a malfunction of the sensor.

Wiring Diagram:

Step 1-2:

Step 2(Continued)-7:

Step 7(Continued):

INSPECTION PROCEDURE

HINT: Read freeze frame data using the intelligent tester or Techstream. Freeze frame data records the engine condition when malfunctions are detected. When troubleshooting, freeze frame data can help determine if the vehicle was moving or stationary, if the engine was warmed up or not, if the air-fuel ratio was lean or rich, and other data from the time the malfunction occurred.