SFI SYSTEM, Diagnostic DTC:P0340, P0342, P0343, P0345, P0347, P0348

DTC Code DTC Name
P0340 Camshaft Position Sensor Circuit Malfunction
P0342 Camshaft Position Sensor "A" Circuit Low Input (Bank 1 or Single Sensor)
P0343 Camshaft Position Sensor "A" Circuit High Input (Bank 1 or Single Sensor)
P0345 Camshaft Position Sensor "A" Circuit (Bank 2)
P0347 Camshaft Position Sensor "A" Circuit Low Input (Bank 2)
P0348 Camshaft Position Sensor "A" Circuit High Input (Bank 2)

DESCRIPTION

The VVT sensor system consists of a timing rotor (installed on each camshaft) and Magnetic Resistance Element (MRE) type VVT sensor. The timing rotor (camshaft) has 3 protrusions. When it rotates, the magnetic vector (direction of magnetic field) applied to the VVT sensor's MRE varies, which causes its resistance to vary. This varying resistance is converted to voltage, and then modified into a rectangular waveform with Hi (approximately 4 V) and Lo (approximately 1 V) outputs. As a result, the actual camshaft's position is detected and the position is output to the ECM.

DTC No. DTC Detection Condition Trouble Area

P0340

P0345

No VVT sensor for intake side (bank 1, 2) signal sent to ECM at engine speed of 600 rpm or more

(1 trip detection logic)

  • Open or short in VVT sensor for intake camshaft circuit

  • VVT sensor for intake camshaft

  • Camshaft timing gear for intake camshaft

  • ECM

P0342

P0347

Output voltage of VVT sensor for intake side (bank 1, 2) 0.3 V or less for 4 seconds

(1 trip detection logic)

  • Open or short in VVT sensor for intake camshaft circuit

  • VVT sensor for intake camshaft

  • Camshaft timing gear for intake camshaft

  • ECM

P0343

P0348

Output voltage of VVT sensor for intake side (bank 1, 2) 4.7 V or more for 4 seconds

(1 trip detection logic)

  • Open or short in VVT sensor for intake camshaft circuit

  • VVT sensor for intake camshaft

  • Camshaft timing gear for intake camshaft

  • ECM
A01GJTVE02

Tech Tips


  • The correct waveform is as shown.

  • VV1+ and VV2+ stand for the VVT sensor signal, and NE+ stands for the CKP sensor signal.

Item Content
Terminal

NE+ - NE-

VV1+ - VV1-

VV2+ - VV2-
Equipment Setting 5 V/DIV., 20 msec./DIV.
Condition Cranking or idling

MONITOR DESCRIPTION

If no signal is transmitted by the VVT sensor despite the engine running, the ECM interprets this as a malfunction of the sensor.

When the sensor output voltage remains less than 0.3 V, or more than 4.7 V for more than 5 seconds, the ECM sets a DTC.

WIRING DIAGRAM

A01GN0ME03

INSPECTION PROCEDURE

Tech Tips

Read freeze frame data using the intelligent tester. Freeze frame data records the engine conditions when a malfunction is detected. When troubleshooting, freeze frame data can help determine if the vehicle was moving or stationary, if the engine was warmed up or not, if the air-fuel ratio was LEAN or RICH, and other data from the time the malfunction occurred.

PROCEDURE


  1. CHECK ECM TERMINAL VOLTAGE

    A01GIO6E03

    1. Inspect the ECM using an oscilloscope.

      Item Content
      Terminal

      NE+ - NE-

      VV1+ - VV1-

      VV2+ - VV2-
      Equipment Setting 5 V/DIV., 20 msec./DIV.
      Condition Cranking or idling

      1. While the engine is idling, check the waveform between the terminals of the ECM connector.

        Standard voltage
        Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
        E1-27 (NE+) - E1-34 (NE-) Engine idling Correct waveform appears as shown
        E2-25 (VV1+) - E2-33 (VV1-) Engine idling
        E4-19 (VV2+) - E4-29 (VV2-) Engine idling

    OK

    CHECK FOR INTERMITTENT PROBLEMS Click here

    NG

  2. CHECK VVT SENSOR FOR INTAKE CAMSHAFT (SENSOR POWER SOURCE)

    A01GNVVE32

    1. Disconnect the E31 or E39 VVT sensor connector.

    2. Measure the voltage according to the value(s) in the table below.

      Standard voltage
      Tester Connection Switch Condition Specified Condition
      E39-3 (VC) - Body ground Engine switch on (IG) 4.5 to 5.0 V
      E31-3 (VC) - Body ground Engine switch on (IG) 4.5 to 5.0 V

    NG

    CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (VVT SENSOR FOR INTAKE SIDE - ECM) Click here

    OK

  3. CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (VVT SENSOR FOR INTAKE CAMSHAFT - ECM)

    A01GJSYE13

    1. Disconnect the E31 or E39 VVT sensor connector.

    2. Disconnect the E2 or E4 ECM connector.

    3. Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

      Standard resistance (Check for open)
      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      E39-1 (VVL+) - E2-25 (VV1+) Always Below 1 Ω
      E39-2 (VVL-) - E2-33 (VV1-) Always Below 1 Ω
      E31-1 (VVR+) - E4-19 (VV2+) Always Below 1 Ω
      E31-2 (VVR-) - E4-29 (VV2-) Always Below 1 Ω
      Standard resistance (Check for short)
      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      E39-1 (VVL+) or E2-25 (VV1+) - Body ground Always 10 kΩ or higher
      E39-2 (VVL-) or E2-33 (VV1-) - Body ground Always 10 kΩ or higher
      E31-1 (VVR+) or E4-19 (VV2+) - Body ground Always 10 kΩ or higher
      E31-2 (VVR-) or E4-29 (VV2-) - Body ground Always 10 kΩ or higher

    NG

    REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR

    OK

  4. CHECK SENSOR INSTALLATION (VVT SENSOR FOR INTAKE CAMSHAFT)

    A01GLP0E17

    1. Check the VVT sensor installation.

      OK
      Sensor is installed correctly.

    NG

    SECURELY REINSTALL SENSOR Click here

    OK

  5. CHECK CAMSHAFT (TEETH)


    1. Check the teeth of the camshaft.

      OK
      Camshaft teeth do not have any cracks or deformation.

    NG

    REPLACE CAMSHAFT Click here

    OK

  6. REPLACE VVT SENSOR FOR INTAKE SIDE


    1. Replace the VVT sensor for intake side Click here.


    NEXT

  7. CHECK WHETHER DTC OUTPUT RECURS (DTC P0340, P0342. P0343, P0345, P0347 AND/OR P0348)


    1. Connect the intelligent tester to the DLC3.

    2. Turn the engine switch on (IG).

    3. Turn the tester ON.

    4. Clear DTCs Click here.

    5. Start the engine.

    6. Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine / DTC / Pending Codes.

    7. Read DTCs.

      Result
      Display (DTC Output) Proceed to
      No output A
      P0340, P0342. P0343, P0345, P0347 and/or P0348 B

    B

    REPLACE ECM Click here

    A

    END

  8. CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (VVT SENSOR FOR INTAKE SIDE - ECM)

    A01GKQHE06

    1. Disconnect the E31 or E39 VVT sensor connector.

    2. Disconnect the E1 ECM connector.

    3. Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

      Standard resistance (Check for open)
      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      E39-3 (VC) - E1-18 (VC) Always Below 1 Ω
      E31-3 (VC) - E1-18 (VC) Always Below 1 Ω
      Standard resistance (Check for short)
      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      E39-3 (VC) or E1-18 (VC) - Body ground Always 10 kΩ or higher
      E31-3 (VC) or E1-18 (VC) - Body ground Always 10 kΩ or higher

    NG

    REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR

    OK

    REPLACE ECM Click here