Technical Definition:
Camshaft Position (CMP) (Sensor A) Circuit (Bank 1 or Single Sensor
Trouble Code: P0340
Address: 0x0340
System: Powertrain
Subsystem: Ignition System or Engine Misfire
Address: 0x0340
System: Powertrain
Subsystem: Ignition System or Engine Misfire
Technical Description:
This indicates that a problem was detected in the camshaft position sensor circuit.
Possible Causes:
- a wire or connector in the circuit could be grounded/shorted/broken
- the camshaft position sensor may have failed
- the PCM may have failed
- there exists an open circuit
- the crankshaft position sensor may have failed
Possible Symptoms:
- Hard starting or no start
- Rough running / misfiring
- Loss of engine power
Possible Solutions:
- Visually inspect all the wiring and connectors in the circuit
- Check for continuity in the circuit wiring
- Check the operation (voltage) of the camshaft position sensor
- Replace the camshaft position sensor as required
- Check the crankshaft position circuit as well
- Replace circuit wiring and/or connectors as required
- Diagnose/replace the PCM as required