P0342
2UR-GSE ENGINE CONTROL: SFI SYSTEM: P0340, P0342, P0343, P0345, P0347, P0348: Camshaft Position Sensor Circuit Malfunction
DESCRIPTION
The VVT sensors use a timing rotor (installed on each camshaft) and a Magnetic Resistance Element (MRE) type VVT sensor. The timing rotor (camshaft) has 3 protrusions. When it rotates, the magnetic vector (direction of magnetic field) applied to the VVT sensor magnetic resistance element varies, which causes its resistance to vary. This varying resistance is converted to voltage, and then modified into a rectangular waveform with Hi (approximately 4 V) and Lo (approximately 1 V) outputs. As a result, the actual camshaft position is detected and the position is output to the ECM.
- Reference: Inspection using an oscilloscope
HINT
- The correct waveform is as shown.
- The wavelength becomes shorter as the engine speed increases.
- VV1+ and VV2+ are the VVT sensor (for intake side) signals.
MONITOR DESCRIPTION
If no signal is transmitted by the VVT sensor despite the engine revolution, the ECM interprets this as a malfunction of the sensor.
When the sensor output voltage remains less than 0.3 V, or more than 4.7 V for more than 4 seconds, the ECM sets a DTC.
MONITOR STRATEGY
TYPICAL ENABLING CONDITIONS
All
P0340 and P0345
P0342, P0347, P0343 and P0348
TYPICAL MALFUNCTION THRESHOLDS
P0340 and P0345: VVT Sensor Verify Pulse Input
P0342 and P0347: VVT Sensor Range Check (Low Voltage)
P0343 and P0348: VVT Sensor Range Check (High Voltage)
COMPONENT OPERATING RANGE
CONFIRMATION DRIVING PATTERN
1. Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.
2. Turn the engine switch on (IG) and turn the Techstream on.
3. Clear the DTCs (even if no DTCs are stored, perform the clear DTC procedure) Reading and Clearing Diagnostic Trouble Codes.
4. Turn the engine switch off and wait for at least 30 seconds.
5. Turn the engine switch on (IG) and turn the Techstream on.
6. Start the engine.
7. Idle the engine for 10 seconds or more [A].
8. Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine / Trouble Codes.
9. Read the pending DTC [B].
HINT
- If a pending DTC is output, the system is malfunctioning.
- If a pending DTC is not output, perform the following procedure.
10. Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine / Utility / All Readiness.
11. Input the DTC: P0340, P0342, P0343, P0345, P0347 or P0348.
12. Check the DTC judgment result.
HINT
- If the judgment result shows ABNORMAL, the system has a malfunction.
- If the judgment result shows NORMAL, the system is normal.
- If the judgment result shows INCOMPLETE or N/A, perform steps [A] and [B] again.
13. If no pending DTC is output, perform a universal trip and check for permanent DTCs Reading and Clearing Diagnostic Trouble Codes.
HINT
- If a permanent DTC is output, the system is malfunctioning.
- If no permanent DTC is output, the system is normal.
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.
- If no problem is found by this diagnostic troubleshooting procedure, troubleshoot the engine mechanical system.
- Bank 1 refers to the bank that includes the No. 1 cylinder*.
*: The No. 1 cylinder is the cylinder which is farthest from the transmission.
- Bank 2 refers to the bank that does not include the No. 1 cylinder.
PROCEDURE
1. CHECK ECM TERMINAL VOLTAGE
(a) Inspect the ECM using an oscilloscope.
(1) While the engine is idling, check the waveform between the terminals of the ECM connector.
Standard Voltage:
Result:
B -- CHECK FOR INTERMITTENT PROBLEMS Check for Intermittent Problems
A -- Continue to next step.
2. CHECK VVT SENSOR FOR INTAKE SIDE (SENSOR POWER SOURCE)
(a) Disconnect the VVT sensor for intake side connector.
(b) Turn the engine switch on (IG).
(c) Measure the voltage according to the value(s) in the table below.
Standard Voltage:
(d) Reconnect the VVT sensor connector.
NG -- CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (VVT SENSOR FOR INTAKE SIDE - ECM)
OK -- Continue to next step.
3. CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (VVT SENSOR FOR INTAKE SIDE - ECM)
(a) Disconnect the VVT sensor for intake side connector.
(b) Disconnect the ECM connector.
(c) Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.
Standard Resistance (Check for Open):
Standard Resistance (Check for Short):
(d) Reconnect the VVT sensor connector and ECM connector.
NG -- REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR
OK -- Continue to next step.
4. CHECK SENSOR INSTALLATION (VVT SENSOR FOR INTAKE SIDE)
(a) Check the VVT sensor installation.
OK:
Sensor is installed correctly.
NG -- SECURELY REINSTALL VVT SENSOR (FOR INTAKE SIDE) Removal
OK -- Continue to next step.
5. CHECK INTAKE CAMSHAFT
(a) Check the teeth of the signal rotor.
OK:
Signal rotor teeth do not have any cracks or deformation.
NG -- REPLACE INTAKE CAMSHAFT Removal
OK -- Continue to next step.
6. REPLACE VVT SENSOR FOR INTAKE SIDE
(a) Replace the VVT sensor for intake side Removal.
NEXT -- Continue to next step.
7. CHECK WHETHER DTC OUTPUT RECURS (DTC P0340, P0342, P0343, P0345, P0347 OR P0348)
(a) Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.
(b) Turn the engine switch on (IG).
(c) Turn the Techstream on.
(d) Clear DTCs Reading and Clearing Diagnostic Trouble Codes.
(e) Turn the engine switch off and wait for at least 30 seconds.
(f) Start the engine.
(g) Turn the Techstream on.
(h) Drive the vehicle in accordance with the driving pattern described in the Confirmation Driving Pattern.
(i) Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine / Trouble Codes.
(j) Read the DTCs.
Result:
HINT
If the engine does not start, replace the ECM.
B -- REPLACE ECM Removal
A -- END
8. CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (VVT SENSOR FOR INTAKE SIDE - 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):
Standard Resistance (Check for Short):
(d) Reconnect the VVT sensor connector and ECM connector.
NG -- REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR
OK -- REPLACE ECM Removal