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P0345 - Camshaft Position Sensor A Circuit (Bank 2)

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DTC DESCRIPTION P0345 - CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR A CIRCUIT (BANK 2)

Description:  This DTC sets when the CMP21 circuit signal cannot be detected. For additional camshaft position (CMP) sensor location information, refer to ENGINE CONTROL COMPONENTS .
Possible Causes: 
  • CMP21 circuit open
  • CMP21 circuit short to ground
  • CMP21 circuit short to voltage
  • SIGRTN circuit open
  • VRSRTN circuit open
  • CMP21 circuit shorted to other CMP circuits (2 or more CMP sensor systems)
  • Camshaft timing incorrectly set
  • Camshaft position sensor trigger wheel out of alignment
  • Damaged CMP sensor shielding
  • Camshaft position bank 2 sensor 1 (CMP21) incorrectly installed
  • Damaged CMP21 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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