DTC Troubleshooting: P0341
DTC P0341: CMP Sensor A and CKP Sensor Incorrect Phase Detected
NOTE:
Before you troubleshoot, review the general troubleshooting information.
If the DTC P1009 stored at the same time as DTC P0341, troubleshoot DTC P1009 first, then recheck for DTC P0341.

DTC Description
Confirmed DTC
Pending DTC
P0341 CMP Sensor A and CKP Sensor Incorrect Phase Detected
    

1.
Problem verification:

Problem verification
?1.
Turn the vehicle to the ON mode.

?2.
Clear the DTC with the HDS.


?3.
Turn the vehicle to the OFF (LOCK) mode, and allow the engine to cool below 104 °F (40 °C).

?4.
Start the engine, and let it idle without load.

?5.
Check for Pending or Confirmed DTCs with the HDS.
DTC Description
Confirmed DTC
Pending DTC
P0341 CMP Sensor A and CKP Sensor Incorrect Phase Detected
    

Is DTC P0341 indicated?

     
YES
     
     
     
The failure is duplicated. Go to step 5.
     
NO
     
     
     
Go to step 2.
2.
VTC system check (VTC TEST with the HDS):

VTC system check (VTC TEST with the HDS)
?1.
Select the VTC TEST in the INSPECTION MENU with the HDS, then select the IN-VTC.

  

Is the result OK?

     
YES
     
     
     
Go to step 3.
     
NO
     
     
     
Go to step 5.
3.
VTC system check (VTC STATUS check with the HDS):

VTC system check (VTC STATUS check with the HDS)
?1.
Test-drive the vehicle at a steady speed between 19?38 mph (30?60 km/h) for 10 minutes.

?2.
Check the parameter(s) below with the HDS.
Signal
Threshold
Current conditions
Values
Unit
Values
Unit
VTC STATUS
ON
      

Do the current condition(s) match the threshold?

     
YES
     
     
     
Go to step 4.
     
NO
     
     
     
Do the test-drive again, then recheck the VTC STATUS.?
4.
VTC system check (OBD status check):

VTC system check (OBD status check)
?1.
Monitor the OBD STATUS for DTC P0341 in the DTCs MENU with the HDS.
DTC Description
OBD STATUS
P0341 CMP Sensor A and CKP Sensor Incorrect Phase Detected
  

Does the HDS indicate FAILED?

     
YES
     
     
     
Go to step 5.
     
NO
     
     
     
If the HDS indicates PASSED, intermittent failure, the system is OK at this time. If the on-board snapshot of this DTC is recorded, try to reproduce the failure under the same conditions with the on-board snapshot. If the HDS indicates NOT COMPLETED, go to step 3, and recheck.?
5.
VTC oil control solenoid valve A operation check:

VTC oil control solenoid valve A operation check
?1.
Test VTC oil control solenoid valve A.

Is the solenoid valve OK?

     
YES
     
     
     
Go to step 6.
     
NO
     
     
     
6.
Camshaft timing check:

Camshaft timing check
?1.
Check the camshaft timing.

Is the camshaft timing OK?

     
YES
     
     
     
Go to step 7.
     
NO
     
     
     
7.
Cam chain check:

Cam chain check
?1.
Check for damage or stretch at the cam chain.

Is the cam chain damaged or stretched?

     
YES
     
     
     
     
NO
     
     
     
Go to step 8.
8.
VTC actuator A check:

VTC actuator A check
?1.
Inspect VTC actuator A.

Is the actuator OK?

     
YES
     
     
     
Go to step 9.
     
NO
     
     
     
9.
PGM-FI system check (DTC check):

PGM-FI system check (DTC check)
?1.
Turn the vehicle to the ON mode.

?2.
Reset the PCM with the HDS.


?3.
Do the CKP pattern clear procedure.

  

?4.
Do the PCM idle learn procedure.

?5.
Do the CKP pattern learn procedure.

  

?6.
Turn the vehicle to the OFF (LOCK) mode, and allow the engine to cool below 104 °F (40 °C).

?7.
Start the engine, and let it idle without load.

?8.
Check for Pending or Confirmed DTCs with the HDS.
DTC Description
Confirmed DTC
Pending DTC
P0341 CMP Sensor A and CKP Sensor Incorrect Phase Detected
    

Is DTC P0341 indicated?

     
YES
     
     
     
Check for poor connections or loose terminals at VTC oil control solenoid valve A and the PCM, then go to step 1.
     
NO