P0340
2GR-FE ENGINE CONTROL SYSTEM: SFI SYSTEM: P0340,P0342,P0343,P0345,P0347,P0348: Camshaft Position Sensor "A" Circuit (Bank 1 or Single Sensor)
DTC P0340 - Camshaft Position Sensor "A" Circuit (Bank 1 or Single Sensor)
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
The intake camshaft's VVT sensor (G signal) consists of a magnet and magneto 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 magneto resistance element, which affects the magnetic field. As a result, the resistance of the magneto resistance element 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 combination of the G 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 shown in the illustration.
- VV1+ and VV2+ stand for the VVT sensor signal, and NE+ stands for the crankshaft position sensor signal.
MONITOR DESCRIPTION
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.
MONITOR STRATEGY
TYPICAL ENABLING CONDITIONS
All:
VVT Sensor Range Check:
Camshaft Position/Crankshaft Position Misalignment:
VVT Sensor Range Check (Chattering, Low voltage, High voltage):
VVT sensor range check:
VVT sensor range check (Chattering, Low voltage, High voltage):
TYPICAL MALFUNCTION THRESHOLDS
VVT Sensor Range Check:
Camshaft Position/Crankshaft Position Misalignment:
VVT Sensor Range Check (Chattering):
VVT Sensor Range Check (Low voltage):
VVT Sensor Range Check (High voltage):
VVT sensor range check (While starting engine):
VVT sensor range check (After starting engine):
VVT sensor range check (Chattering):
VVT sensor range check (Low voltage):
VVT sensor range check (High voltage):
COMPONENT OPERATING RANGE
WIRING DIAGRAM
INSPECTION PROCEDURE
HINT: Read freeze frame data using the Techstream. The ECM records vehicle and driving condition information as freeze frame data the moment a DTC is stored. When troubleshooting, freeze frame data can be helpful in determining whether the vehicle was running or stopped, whether the engine was warmed up or not, whether the air-fuel ratio was lean or rich, as well as other data recorded at the time of a malfunction.
PROCEDURE
1. CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (SENSOR POWER SOURCE)
(a) Disconnect the VVT sensor connector.
(b) Turn the ignition switch on (IG).
(c) Measure the voltage according to the value(s) in the table below.
Standard voltage:
Bank 1
Bank 2
(d) Reconnect the VVT sensor connector.
NG -- CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (VVT SENSOR - ECM)
OK -- Continue to next step.
2. CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (VVT SENSOR - ECM)
(a) Disconnect the VVT sensor connector.
(b) Disconnect the ECM connector.
(c) Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.
Standard resistance (Check for open):
Bank 1
Bank 2
Standard resistance (Check for short):
Bank 1
Bank 2
(d) Reconnect the VVT sensor connector.
(e) Reconnect the ECM connector.
NG -- REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR (VVT SENSOR - ECM)
OK -- Continue to next step.
3. CHECK SENSOR INSTALLATION (VVT SENSOR)
(a) Check the VVT sensor installation condition.
OK:
Sensor is installed correctly.
NG -- REPAIR OR REPLACE VVT SENSOR
OK -- Continue to next step.
4. CHECK CAMSHAFT TIMING GEAR ASSEMBLY (TEETH OF PLATE)
(a) Check the teeth of the sensor plate.
OK:
Sensor plate teeth do not have any cracks or deformation.
NG -- REPLACE CAMSHAFT TIMING GEAR ASSEMBLY
OK -- Continue to next step.
5. REPLACE VVT SENSOR
(a) Replace the VVT sensor Components.
NEXT -- Continue to next step.
6. CHECK WHETHER DTC OUTPUT RECURS
(a) Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.
(b) Turn the ignition switch on (IG).
(c) Turn the tester on.
(d) Clear the DTCs.
(e) Select the following menu items: Powertrain / Engine and ECT / Trouble Codes.
(f) Read the DTCs.
Result:
HINT: If the engine does not start, replace the ECM.
B -- REPLACE ECM
A -- END
7. CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (VVT SENSOR - ECM)
(a) Disconnect the VVT sensor connector.
(b) Disconnect the ECM connector.
(c) Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.
Standard resistance (Check for open):
Bank 1
Bank 2
Standard resistance (Check for short):
Bank 1
Bank 2
(d) Reconnect the VVT sensor connector.
(e) Reconnect the ECM connector.
NG -- REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR (VVT SENSOR - ECM)
OK -- REPLACE ECM