DTC Advanced Diagnostics: P0341
DTC P0341:Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor A and Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor Incorrect Phase Detected

General Description

Camshaft position (CMP) sensor A detects the intake camshaft timing and sends pulsing signals to the powertrain control module (PCM). The PCM determines the advance or the retard of the intake camshaft timing according to the signals from the crankshaft position (CKP) sensor and CMP sensor A. If the intake camshaft reference phase value deviates from a set range over a specified time period while the variable valve timing control (VTC) is not activated, the PCM detects a malfunction and stores a DTC.

Monitor Execution, Sequence, Duration, DTC Type
Execution
Continuous
Sequence
None
Duration
4.0 seconds or more
DTC Type
Two drive cycles, MIL on

Enable Conditions
Condition
Minimum
Maximum
Elapse time after starting the engine
1.0 second
–
Engine speed
[ENGINE SPEED]
500 rpm
–
Other
VTC system not operating
[ ]: HDS Parameter

Malfunction Threshold
The difference between intake camshaft phase measured from CMP sensor A and intake camshaft standard phase value according to the CKP sensor position is 10 ° or more for at least 4.0 seconds.

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 A poor installation
CMP sensor A stuck
CMP sensor A range/performance problem
VTC actuator A stuck
VTC actuator A response delay
Cam chain poor installation

Confirmation Procedure
Operating Condition
Start the engine, and let it idle. When the diagnosis does not finish, allow the engine cool to an engine coolant temperature [ECT SENSOR 1] of ambient temperature, then restart the engine, and let it idle.

With the HDS
None.

Diagnosis Details
Conditions for setting the DTC
When a malfunction is detected during the first drive cycle, a Pending DTC is stored in the PCM memory. If the malfunction returns in the next (second) drive cycle, the MIL comes on and a Confirmed DTC and the freeze data are stored.

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 12 volt battery.