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DTC Troubleshooting




DTC Troubleshooting: P0341, P0341

DTC P0341:

CMP Sensor A and CKP Sensor Incorrect Phase Detected

NOTE: Before you troubleshoot, record all freeze data and any on-board snapshot, and review the general troubleshooting information Initial Inspection and Diagnostic Overview.

1. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).

2. Clear the DTC with the HDS.

3. Test-drive at a steady speed between 19-38 mph (30-60 km/h) for 10 minutes.

4. Check for Pending or Confirmed DTCs with the HDS.

Is DTC P0341 indicated?

YES -

Go to step 9.

NO -

Go to step 5.

5. Do the VTC TEST in the INSPECTION MENU with the HDS.

Is the result OK?

YES -

Go to step 6.

NO -

Go to step 9.

6. Test-drive at a steady speed between 19-38 mph (30-60 km/h) for 10 minutes.

7. Check the VTC STATUS in the DATA LIST with the HDS.

Does it indicate ON?

YES -

Go to step 8.

NO -

Go to step 6 and recheck.

8. Monitor the OBD STATUS for DTC P0341 in the DTCs MENU with the HDS.

Does the screen indicate FAILED?

YES -

Go to step 9.

NO -

If the screen indicates PASSED, intermittent failure, the system is OK at this time. Check for poor connections or loose terminals at the VTC oil control solenoid valve and the ECM/PCM. If the screen indicates NOT COMPLETED, go to step 6 and recheck.

9. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0).

10. Test the VTC oil control solenoid valve VTC Oil Control Solenoid Valve Removal/Test/Installation.

Is the VTC oil control solenoid valve OK?

YES -

Go to step 11.

NO -

Replace the VTC oil control solenoid valve VTC Oil Control Solenoid Valve Removal/Test/Installation, then go to step 14.

11. Check the camshaft timing.

Is the camshaft timing OK?

YES -

Go to step 12.

NO -

Reset the camshaft timing, then go to step 14.

12. Check for damage or stretch at the cam chain Testing and Inspection.

Is the cam chain damaged or stretched?

YES -

Replace the cam chain Cam Chain Removal and the auto-tensioner Service and Repair, then go to step 14.

NO -

Go to step 13.

13. Inspect the VTC actuator VTC Actuator Inspection.

Is the actuator OK?

YES -

Go to step 14.

NO -

Replace the VTC actuator VTC Actuator, Exhaust Camshaft Sprocket Replacement, then go to step 14.

14. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).

15. Reset the ECM/PCM with the HDS.

16. Do the ECM/PCM idle learn procedure ECM/PCM Idle Learn Procedure (M/T).

17. Do the CKP pattern clear/CKP pattern learn procedure.

18. Test-drive at a steady speed between 19-38 mph (30-60 km/h) for 10 minutes.

19. Check for Pending or Confirmed DTCs with the HDS.

Is DTC P0341 indicated?

YES -

Check for poor connections or loose terminals at the VTC oil control solenoid valve and the ECM/PCM, then go to step 1.

NO -

Go to step 20.

20. Monitor the OBD STATUS for DTC P0341 in the DTCs MENU with the HDS.

Does the screen indicate PASSED?

YES -

Troubleshooting is complete. If any other Pending or Confirmed DTCs were indicated in step 19, go to the indicated DTC's troubleshooting.�

NO -

If the screen indicates FAILED, check for poor connections or loose terminals at the VTC oil control solenoid valve and the ECM/PCM, then go to step 1. If the screen indicates NOT COMPLETED, go to step 18.