P0340
2TR-FE ENGINE CONTROL SYSTEM: SFI SYSTEM: P0340: Camshaft Position Sensor "A" Circuit (Bank 1 or Single Sensor)
DESCRIPTION
The camshaft position sensor consists of a magnet and an iron core which is wrapped with copper wire, and is installed onto the cylinder head. When the camshaft rotates, each of 3 teeth on the camshaft passes by the camshaft position sensor. This activates the internal magnet in the sensor, generating a voltage in the copper wire. The camshaft rotation is synchronized with the crankshaft rotation. When the crankshaft turns twice the voltage is generated 3 times in the camshaft position sensor. The generated voltage in the sensor acts as a signal, allowing the ECM to locate the camshaft position. This signal is then used to control ignition timing, fuel injection timing, and the VVT system.
HINT
DTC P0340 indicates a malfunction relating to the camshaft position sensor (+) circuit (the wire harness between the ECM and camshaft position sensor, and the camshaft position sensor itself).
Reference: Inspection using an oscilloscope
HINT
* The correct waveform is as shown above.
* G2 stands for the camshaft position sensor signal, and NE+ stands for the crankshaft position sensor signal.
MONITOR DESCRIPTION
If no signal is transmitted by the camshaft position sensor despite the engine revolving, or the rotation of the camshaft and the crankshaft is not synchronized, the ECM interprets this as a malfunction of the sensor.
If the malfunction is not repaired successfully, a DTC is set 10 seconds after the engine is next started.
MONITOR STRATEGY
TYPICAL ENABLING CONDITIONS
Camshaft Position Sensor Verify Pulse Input P0340:
Camshaft Position/Crankshaft Position Misalignment P0340:
TYPICAL MALFUNCTION THRESHOLDS
Camshaft Position Sensor Verify Pulse Input P0340:
Camshaft Position/Crankshaft Position Misalignment P0340:
COMPONENT OPERATING RANGE
CONFIRMATION DRIVING PATTERN
1. Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.
2. Turn the ignition switch to ON and turn the Techstream on.
3. Clear DTCs (even if no DTCs are stored, perform the clear DTC procedure).
4. Turn the ignition switch off and wait for at least 30 seconds.
5. Turn the ignition switch to ON 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 and ECT / Trouble Codes [B].
9. Read the DTCs.
HINT
* If a DTC is output, the system is malfunctioning.
* If a DTC is not output, perform the following procedure.
10. Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine and ECT / Utility / All Readiness.
11. Input the DTC: P0340.
12. Check the DTC judgment result.
HINT
* If the judgment result shows NORMAL, the system is normal.
* If the judgment result shows ABNORMAL, the system has a malfunction.
* If the judgment result shows INCOMPLETE or UNKNOWN, perform steps [A] through [B] again.
13. If no pending DTC is output, perform a universal trip and check for permanent DTCs DTC Check / Clear.
HINT
* If a permanent DTC is output, the system is malfunctioning.
* If no permanent DTC is output, the system is normal.
WIRING DIAGRAM
Refer to DTC P0335 P0335.
INSPECTION PROCEDURE
HINT
Read freeze frame data using the Techstream. Freeze frame data records the engine condition when malfunctions are detected. When troubleshooting, freeze frame data can help determine if the vehicle was moving or stationary, if the engine was warmed up or not, if the air-fuel ratio was lean or rich, and other data from the time the malfunction occurred.
PROCEDURE
1. INSPECT CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR (RESISTANCE)
(a) Disconnect the C1 Camshaft Position (CMP) sensor connector.
(b) Measure the resistance between terminals 1 and 2.
Standard Resistance:
HINT
Terms cold and hot refer to the temperature of the coils. Cold means approximately -10 to 50°C (14 to 122°F). Hot means approximately 50 to 100°C (122 to 212°F).
(c) Reconnect the CMP sensor connector.
NG -- REPLACE CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR Removal
OK -- Continue to next step.
2. CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR - ECM)
(a) Disconnect the C1 CMP sensor connector.
(b) Disconnect the E4 ECM connector.
(c) Check the resistance.
Standard Resistance (Check for open):
Standard Resistance (Check for short):
(d) Reconnect the ECM connector.
(e) Reconnect the CMP sensor connector.
NG -- REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR
OK -- Continue to next step.
3. CHECK SENSOR INSTALLATION (CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR)
(a) Check the CMP sensor installation.
OK:
Sensor is installed correctly.
NG -- SECURELY REINSTALL SENSOR
OK -- Continue to next step.
4. CHECK CAMSHAFT TIMING GEAR ASSEMBLY (TEETH OF SENSOR PLATE)
(a) Check the teeth of the sensor plate.
OK:
Sensor plate teeth do not have any cracks or deformation.
NG -- REPLACE CAMSHAFT TIMING GEAR ASSEMBLY
OK -- REPLACE ECM Removal