Diesel Data: Automotive Repair

Fault Conditions




P0340


Camshaft Position Sensor. Malfunction.







Fault symptoms
- CHECK ENGINE.

On-Board Diagnostics

Type of diagnosis:
- Continuous. But interrupted when fault criteria fulfilled and will not restart until next driving cycle.

Enable criteria:
- Engine running. Main relay voltage exceeding 11 V. 1000 combustions have occurred since start.

Fault criteria:
- Ignition and injection have not been synchronized with camshaft position.

Dependents :
- None.

System reaction to a fault:
- None.

OK report:
- Enable criteria fulfilled. Fault criteria not fulfilled.

Fault handling: (See Fault handling III, Other emission-related components and functions for more information.) Fault Handling III, Other Emission-Related Component & Function
- Type III.

Diagnostic help
First, make sure that no trouble codes have been generated that indicate a faulty Fuel-air mixture. Then, check the spark plugs.

Functions in the diagnostic tool related to the fault:
- Diagnostic status for the diagnosis.
- Camshaft Position Synchronized, unit ON/OFF.

See also description of read values in Menu "Read Values" for more information. Tech 2 Menu Structure, DTC Menu, Read Value, Activate, Sys Info