Conditions for Setting the DTC

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The ECM detects that the starter is commanded on and the engine has been cranking for greater than 4 s without a camshaft position sensor pulse.
The ECM detects that the engine has started, but did not receive a camshaft position sensor pulse during the first engine revolution.
The ECM detects that the engine is running, but does not receive a camshaft position sensor pulse for 800 of 1000 engine cycles.