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DTC P0340-11: Camshaft Position Sensor "A" Bank 1 or Single Sensor Circuit Short to Ground; DTC P0340-15: Camshaft Position Sensor "A" Bank 1 or Single Sensor Circuit Short to Battery or Open; DTC P0345-11: Camshaft Position Sensor "A" Bank 2 Circuit Short to Ground; DTC P0345-15: Camshaft Position Sensor "A" Bank 2 Circuit Short to Battery or Open [12/2019 - 10/2022]: Description

The VVT sensor (for intake camshaft) (VV1, VV2 signal) consists of a magnet and MRE (Magneto Resistance Element).

The intake camshaft has a timing rotor for the VVT sensor. When the intake camshaft rotates, changes occur in the air gaps between the timing rotor and MRE, which affects the magnetic field. As a result, the resistance of the MRE material fluctuates. The VVT sensor converts the camshaft rotation data to pulse signals, uses the pulse signals to determine the camshaft angle, and sends it to the ECM. Then the ECM uses this data to control fuel injection duration, injection timing and the Variable Valve Timing (VVT) system.

DTC No. Detection Item DTC Detection Condition Trouble Area MIL Memory Note
P0340-11 Camshaft Position Sensor "A" Bank 1 or Single Sensor Circuit Short to Ground The VVT sensor (for intake camshaft of bank 1) output voltage is less than 0.3 V for 4 seconds or more (1 trip detection logic).
  • Open or short in VVT sensor (for intake camshaft of bank 1) circuit
  • VVT sensor (for intake camshaft of bank 1)
  • ECM
Comes on DTC stored SAE Code: P0342
DTC for Mexico Models:
- Applies
P0340-15 Camshaft Position Sensor "A" Bank 1 or Single Sensor Circuit Short to Battery or Open The VVT sensor (for intake camshaft of bank 1) output voltage is higher than 4.7 V for 4 seconds or more (1 trip detection logic).
  • Open or short in VVT sensor (for intake camshaft of bank 1) circuit
  • VVT sensor (for intake camshaft of bank 1)
  • ECM
Comes on DTC stored SAE Code: P0343
DTC for Mexico Models:
- Applies
P0345-11 Camshaft Position Sensor "A" Bank 2 Circuit Short to Ground The VVT sensor (for intake camshaft of bank 2) output voltage is less than 0.3 V for 4 seconds or more (1 trip detection logic).
  • Open or short in VVT sensor (for intake camshaft of bank 2) circuit
  • VVT sensor (for intake camshaft of bank 2)
  • ECM
Comes on DTC stored SAE Code: P0347
DTC for Mexico Models:
- Applies
P0345-15 Camshaft Position Sensor "A" Bank 2 Circuit Short to Battery or Open The VVT sensor (for intake camshaft of bank 2) output voltage is higher than 4.7 V for 4 seconds or more (1 trip detection logic).
  • Open or short in VVT sensor (for intake camshaft of bank 2) circuit
  • VVT sensor (for intake camshaft of bank 2)
  • ECM
Comes on DTC stored SAE Code: P0348
DTC for Mexico Models:
- Applies
  1. Reference: Inspection using an oscilloscope.
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    HINT: 

    • The correct waveform is as shown.
    • VV1 stands for the VVT sensor (for intake camshaft of bank 1) signal, and VV2 stands for the VVT sensor (for intake camshaft of bank 2) signal.
    ECM Terminal Name CH1: Between VV1+ and VV1-
    CH2: Between VV2+ and VV2-
    Tester Range 5 V/DIV., 20 ms./DIV.
    Condition Idling