DTC Advanced Diagnostics: P0369
DTC P0369:Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor Circuit Intermittent Interruption (Engine Type: J35Y1, J35Y2)

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 powertrain control module (PCM). The CMP sensor detects the top dead center of each cylinder for fuel injection timing. If CMP sensor pulsing signals are detected an abnormal number of times due to noise, the PCM detects a malfunction and stores a DTC.

Monitor Execution, Sequence, Duration, DTC Type, OBD Status
Execution
Continuous
Sequence
None
Duration
–
DTC Type
One drive cycle, MIL on
OBD Status
PASSED/FAILED/NOT COMPLETED (STILL TESTING)

Enable Conditions
Condition
Minimum
Maximum
Engine speed
[ENGINE SPEED]
400 rpm
–
No active DTCs set (prevents monitor from running)
P0335, P0339, P0365
[ ]: HDS Parameter

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

Possible Cause
NOTE: The causes shown may not be a complete list of all potential problems, and it is possible that there may be other causes.
CMP sensor TDC line electrical noise overlapped
CMP sensor rotor chipped
CMP sensor failure
PCM internal circuit failure

Diagnosis Details
Conditions for setting the DTC
When a malfunction is detected, the MIL comes on and a Pending DTC, a Confirmed DTC, and the freeze data are stored in the PCM memory.

Conditions for clearing the DTC
The MIL is cleared if the malfunction does not return in three consecutive trips in which the diagnostic runs. The MIL, the Pending DTC, the Confirmed DTC, and the freeze data can be cleared with the scan tool Clear command or by disconnecting the battery.