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DTC P0340 CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR (CMPS) (PHASE) - Diagnostic Procedure (Cont'd) / Component Inspection

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Diagnostic Procedure (Cont'd)

Diagnostic Procedure - Steps 6 to 9

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6. CHECK GROUND CIRCUIT: 1. Turn ignition switch "OFF". 2. Check harness continuity between camshaft position sensor (PHASE) terminal 1 and engine ground. Refer to wiring diagram. Continuity should exist. 3. Also check harness for short to power.
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OK or NG
NG (GO TO 7)
7. DETECT MALFUNCTIONING PART: Check the following.. • Harness connectors F58, M184 • Harness for open or shaft between camshaft position sensor (POS) and body ground
7. DETECT MALFUNCTIONING PART: Check the following.. • Harness connectors F58, M184 • Harness for open or shaft between camshaft position sensor (POS) and body ground Repair open circuit or short to ground or short to power in harness or connectors.
OK (GO TO 8)
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8. CHECK CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR (PHASE): Refer to "Component Inspection", EC-7186.
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OK or NG
NG
Replace camshaft position sensor (PHASE).
OK (GO TO 8 -> 9)
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9. CHECK INTERMITTENT INCIDENT: Perform "TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS FOR INTERMITTENT INCIDENT", EC-7070.
INSPECTION END

Component Inspection

CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR

Camshaft Position Sensor Inspection

  1. 1
    Disconnect camshaft position sensor (PHASE) harness connector.
  2. 2
    Loosen the fixing bolt of the sensor.
  3. 3
    Remove the sensor.
  4. 4
    Visually check the sensor for chipping.
  5. 5
    Reconnect camshaft position sensor (PHASE) harness connector.
  6. 6
    Turn ignition switch "ON".
  7. 7
    Check voltage between ECM terminal 44 and ground when bringing a screwdriver into contact with, and quickly pulling away from the sensor core.
    Camshaft position sensor (PHASE) with screwdriver test position indicator showing screwdriver to be inserted near sensor core
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See also

EC-7186 · EC-7070

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