DTC P0340: Camshaft Position Sensor A Circuit (Bank 1 Or Single Sensor)

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P0340 - CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR A CIRCUIT (BANK 1 OR SINGLE SENSOR)

Description:	The test fails when the powertrain control module (PCM) can no longer detect the signal from the camshaft position (CMP) sensor.
Possible Causes:	CMP circuit open CMP circuit short to GND CMP circuit short to voltage SIGRTN circuit open VBPWR circuit open Damaged CMP sensor shielding Damaged CMP sensor
Diagnostic Aids:	Harness routing, harness alterations, damaged shielding, or electrical interference from other incorrectly functioning systems may have an intermittent impact on the CMP signal.
Application	Key On Engine Off	Key On Engine Running	Continuous Memory
All	GO to PINPOINT TEST DR .