DTC P0340 CMP SENSOR (PHASE)
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DTC P0340 CMP SENSOR (PHASE)
Component Description INFOID:0000000007403911
The camshaft position sensor (PHASE) senses the protrusion of
camshaft (INT) to identify a particular cylinder. The camshaft position
sensor (PHASE) senses the piston position. When the crankshaft
position sensor (POS) system becomes inoperative, the camshaft
position sensor (PHASE) provides various controls of engine parts
instead, utilizing timing of cylinder identification signals. The sensor
consists of a permanent magnet and Hall IC. When engine is run-
ning, the high and low parts of the teeth cause the gap with the sen-
sor to change. The changing gap causes the magnetic field near the
sensor to change. Due to the changing magnetic field, the voltage
from the sensor changes.
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ECM receives the signals as shown in the figure.
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CONSULT Reference Value in Data Monitor Mode INFOID:0000000007403912
Specification data are reference values.
Monitor item Condition Specification
Almost the same speed as the ta-
ENG SPEED Run engine and compare CONSULT value with the tachometer indication.
chometer indication.
On Board Diagnosis Logic INFOID:0000000007403913
NOTE:
If DTC P0340 is displayed with DTC P0643, first perform the trouble diagnosis for DTC P0643.
Refer to EC-433.
DTC No. Trouble diagnosis name DTC detecting condition Possible cause
Harness or connectors
The cylinder No. signal is not sent to ECM for [Camshaft position sensor (PHASE) cir-
the first few seconds during engine cranking. cuit is open or shorted.]
P0340 Camshaft position sensor The cylinder No. signal is not set to ECM dur- Camshaft position sensor (PHASE)
0340 (PHASE) circuit ing engine running. Camshaft (INT)
The cylinder No. signal is not in the normal Starter motor (Refer to SC-11.)
pattern during engine running. Starting system circuit (Refer to SC-11.)
Dead (Weak) battery
DTC Confirmation Procedure INFOID:0000000007403914
NOTE:
If DTC Confirmation Procedure has been previously conducted, always turn ignition switch OFF and wait at
least 10 seconds before conducting the next test.
TESTING CONDITION:
Before performing the following procedure, confirm that battery voltage is more than 10.5 V with igni-
tion switch ON.
1. Crank engine for at least 2 seconds and run it for at least 5 seconds at idle speed.
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2. Check 1st trip DTC.
3. If 1st trip DTC is detected, go to EC-330, "Diagnosis Procedure". A
If 1st trip DTC is not detected, go to next step.
4. Maintain engine speed at more than 800 rpm for at least 5 seconds.
5. Check 1st trip DTC. EC
6. If 1st trip DTC is detected, go to EC-330, "Diagnosis Procedure".
Wiring Diagram INFOID:0000000007403915
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DTC P0340 CMP SENSOR (PHASE)
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Specification data are reference values and are measured between each terminal and ground.
Pulse signal is measured by CONSULT.
CAUTION:
Do not use ECM ground terminals when measuring input/output voltage. Doing so may result in dam-
age to the ECM's transistor. Use a ground other than ECM terminals, such as the ground.
Termi- Wire
Item Condition Data (DC voltage)
nal No. color
Sensor ground [Engine is running]
63 B/R [Camshaft position sensor Warm-up condition Approximately 0 V
(PHASE)] Idle speed
1.0 - 2.0 V
[Engine is running]
Warm-up condition
Idle speed
NOTE:
The pulse cycle changes depending on rpm at
idle.
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65 R
(PHASE)
1.0 - 2.0 V
[Engine is running]
Engine speed: 2,000 rpm.
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Sensor power supply
78 G/Y [Camshaft position sensor [Ignition switch: ON] Approximately 5 V
(PHASE)]
: Average voltage for pulse signal (Actual pulse signal can be confirmed by oscilloscope.)
Diagnosis Procedure INFOID:0000000007403916
1.CHECK STARTING SYSTEM
Turn ignition switch to START position.
Does the engine turn over?
Does the starter motor operate?
YES or NO
YES >> GO TO 2.
NO >> Check starting system. (Refer to SC-11.)
2.CHECK GROUND CONNECTIONS
1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
2. Loosen and retighten ground screws on the body.
Refer to EC-160, "Ground Inspection".
- : Vehicle front
- Body ground (1)
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 3.
NG >> Repair or replace ground connections.
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3.CHECK CAMSHAFT POSITION (CMP) SENSOR (PHASE) POWER SUPPLY CIRCUIT A
1. Disconnect camshaft position (CMP) sensor (PHASE) (1) har-
ness connector.
- : Vehicle front EC
2. Turn ignition switch ON.
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3. Check voltage between CMP sensor (PHASE) terminal 1 and E
ground with CONSULT or tester.
Voltage: Approximately 5 V
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OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 4.
NG >> Repair open circuit or short to ground or short to power G
in harness or connectors.
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4.CHECK CMP SENSOR (PHASE) GROUND CIRCUIT FOR OPEN AND SHORT
1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
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2. Disconnect ECM harness connector.
3. Check harness continuity between CMP sensor (PHASE) terminal 2 and ECM terminal 63.
Refer to Wiring Diagram.
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Continuity should exist.
4. Also check harness for short to ground and short to power.
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OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 5.
NG >> Repair open circuit or short to ground or short to power in harness or connectors.
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5.CHECK CMP SENSOR (PHASE) INPUT SIGNAL CIRCUIT FOR OPEN AND SHORT
1. Check harness continuity between CMP sensor (PHASE) terminal 3 and ECM terminal 65.
Refer to Wiring Diagram. M
Continuity should exist.
2. Also check harness for short to ground and short to power. N
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 6.
NG >> Repair open circuit or short to ground or short to power in harness or connectors. O
6.CHECK CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR (PHASE)
Refer to EC-332, "Component Inspection". P
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 7.
NG >> Replace camshaft position sensor (PHASE). Refer to EM-50.
7.CHECK CAMSHAFT (INTAKE)
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Check the following.
Accumulation of debris to the signal plate of camshaft (1) rear end
Chipping signal plate of camshaft rear end
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 8.
NG >> Remove debris and clean the signal plate of camshaft
rear end or replace camshaft. Refer to EM-50.
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8.CHECK INTERMITTENT INCIDENT
Refer to EC-155.
>> INSPECTION END
Component Inspection INFOID:0000000007403917
CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR (PHASE)
1. Loosen the fixing bolt of the sensor.
2. Disconnect camshaft position sensor (PHASE) harness connector.
3. Remove the sensor.
4. Visually check the sensor for chipping.
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5. Check resistance as shown in the figure.
Terminal No. (Polarity) Resistance [at 25 C (77 F)]
1 (+) - 2 (-)
1 (+) - 3 (-) Except 0 or
2 (+) - 3 (-)
6. If NG, replace camshaft position sensor (PHASE). Refer to EM-
50, "Component".
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