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

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

Description:  This DTC sets when the CMP11 circuit signal cannot be detected. For additional camshaft position (CMP) sensor location information, refer to ENGINE CONTROL COMPONENTS .
Possible Causes: 
  • CMP11 circuit open
  • CMP11 circuit short to ground
  • CMP11 circuit short to voltage
  • SIGRTN circuit open
  • VRSRTN circuit open
  • CMP11 circuit shorted to other CMP circuits (2 or more CMP sensor systems)
  • Damaged camshaft position bank 1 sensor 1 (CMP11) shielding
  • CMP11 sensor incorrectly installed
  • Damaged CMP11 sensor
Diagnostic Aids:  Harness routing, harness alterations, incorrect shielding, or electrical interference from other systems may have an intermittent impact on the CMP signal.
Application  Key On Engine Off  Key On Engine Running  Continuous Memory 
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