| DTC Code | DTC Name |
|---|---|
| P1340 | Camshaft Position Sensor "A" (Bank 1 Sensor 2) |
| P1342 | Camshaft Position Sensor "A" Low Input (MRE) |
| P1343 | Camshaft Position Sensor "A" High Input (MRE) |
DESCRIPTION
The camshaft position sensor system consists of a signal plate (installed on the camshaft timing gear assembly (bank 2)) and Magnetic Resistance Element (MRE) type camshaft position sensor. The signal plate has 3 protrusions. When it rotates, the magnetic vector (direction of magnetic field) applied to the camshaft's magnetic resistance element 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 G2 signal is output to the ECM. The ECM uses the G2 signal to distinguish between the cylinders and detect the camshaft position.
| DTC No. | Detection Item | DTC Detection Condition | Trouble Area | MIL | Memory |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P1340 | Camshaft Position Sensor "A" (Bank 1 Sensor 2) | When one of the following conditions is met:
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Comes on | DTC stored |
| P1342 | Camshaft Position Sensor "A" Low Input (MRE) | Output voltage of camshaft position sensor less than 0.3 V for 4 seconds (1 trip detection logic). |
|
Comes on | DTC stored |
| P1343 | Camshaft Position Sensor "A" High Input (MRE) | Output voltage of camshaft position sensor higher than 4.7 V for 4 seconds (1 trip detection logic). |
|
Comes on | DTC stored |
| *a | 5 V/DIV. |
| *b | 20 ms./DIV. |
Reference: Inspection using an oscilloscope.
The correct waveform is as shown.
The wavelength becomes shorter as the engine speed increases.
| ECM Terminal Name | Between G2+ and G2- |
| Tester Range | 5 V/DIV., 20 ms./DIV. |
| Condition | Idling with warm engine |
MONITOR DESCRIPTION
If no signal is transmitted by the camshaft position sensor despite the engine running, or the rotations of the camshaft and crankshaft are not synchronized, the ECM interprets this as a malfunction of the sensor. Also, when the sensor output voltage remains less than 0.3 V, or higher than 4.7 V for more than 4 seconds, the ECM stores a DTC.
MONITOR STRATEGY
| Required sensors/Components (Main) | Camshaft position sensor |
| Required sensors/Components (Related) | Crankshaft position sensor |
| Frequency of Operation | Continuous |
CONFIRMATION DRIVING PATTERN
Connect the GTS to the DLC3.
Turn the engine switch on (IG) and turn the GTS on.
Clear the DTCs (even if no DTCs are stored, perform the clear DTC procedure).
Turn the engine switch off and wait for at least 30 seconds.
Turn the engine switch on (IG) and turn the GTS on.
Start the engine.
Idle the engine for 10 seconds or more [A].
Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine / Trouble Codes.
Read the pending DTC [B].
If a pending DTC is output, the system is malfunctioning.
If a pending DTC is not output, perform the following procedure.
Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine / Utility / All Readiness.
Input the DTC: P1340, P1342 or P1343.
Check the DTC judgment result.
| GTS Display | Description |
|---|---|
| NORMAL |
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| ABNORMAL |
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| INCOMPLETE |
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| N/A |
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If the judgment result shows ABNORMAL, the system has a malfunction.
If the judgment result shows NORMAL, the system is normal.
If the judgment result shows INCOMPLETE or N/A, perform steps [A] and [B] again.
CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT
Bank 1 refers to the bank that includes the No. 1 cylinder.*
*: The No. 1 cylinder is the cylinder which is farthest from the transmission.
Bank 2 refers to the bank that does not include the No. 1 cylinder.
Read freeze frame data using the GTS. The ECM records vehicle and driving condition information as freeze frame data the moment a DTC is stored. When troubleshooting, freeze frame data can be helpful in determining whether the vehicle was running or stopped, whether the engine was warmed up or not, whether the air fuel ratio was lean or rich, as well as other data recorded at the time of a malfunction.
PROCEDURE
CHECK TERMINAL VOLTAGE (POWER SOURCE OF CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR)
Disconnect the camshaft position sensor connector.
| *a | Front view of wire harness connector (to Camshaft Position Sensor) |
Turn the engine switch on (IG).
Measure the voltage according to the value(s) in the table below.
| Standard Voltage | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Result | |||
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CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR - ECM)
Disconnect the camshaft position sensor connector.
Disconnect the ECM connector.
Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.
| Standard Resistance | |||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Result | |||
|---|---|---|---|
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REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR
CHECK SENSOR INSTALLATION (CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR)
| *a | Clearance |
Check the crankshaft position sensor installation.
| OK |
|---|
| Crankshaft position sensor is installed correctly. |
| Result | |||
|---|---|---|---|
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SECURELY REINSTALL CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSORClick here
INSPECT CAMSHAFT TIMING GEAR ASSEMBLY (INTAKE CAMSHAFT OF BANK 2)
Check the teeth of the sensor plate.
| OK |
|---|
| Sensor plate teeth do not have any cracks or deformation. |
Perform "Inspection After Repair" after repairing or replacing the camshaft timing gear assembly.
| Result | |||
|---|---|---|---|
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REPLACE CAMSHAFT TIMING GEAR ASSEMBLY (BANK 2, INTAKE SIDE)Click here
CHECK VALVE TIMING (CHECK FOR LOOSE AND JUMPED TEETH ON TIMING CHAIN)
| Result | |||
|---|---|---|---|
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Remove the cylinder head covers.
Turn the crankshaft pulley, and align its groove with the timing mark "0" of the timing chain cover.
Check that the timing marks of the camshaft timing gears and camshaft timing exhaust gears are at the positions shown in the illustration.
| OK |
|---|
| The timing marks on the camshaft timing gears are aligned as shown in the illustration. |
If the result is not as specified, check for mechanical malfunctions that may have affected the valve timing, such as a jumped tooth or stretching of the timing chain.
When checking the valve timing, make sure the camshaft timing gear assemblies are set to the most retarded position and the camshaft timing exhaust gear assemblies are set to the most advanced position. When the VVT system is normal and the engine is stopped, the camshaft timing gear assemblies stop at the center of their operation range and the camshaft timing exhaust gear assemblies stop at the most advanced position.
| Result | |||
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REPLACE CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR
Replace the camshaft position sensor.
| Result | ||
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CHECK WHETHER DTC OUTPUT RECURS (DTC P1340, P1342 OR P1343)
Connect the GTS to the DLC3.
Turn the engine switch on (IG).
Turn the GTS on.
Clear the DTCs.
Turn the engine switch off and wait for at least 30 seconds.
Start the engine and warm it up.
Turn the GTS on.
Drive the vehicle in accordance with the driving pattern described in Confirmation Driving Pattern.
Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine / Trouble Codes / Pending.
Read the pending DTCs.
| Result | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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If the engine does not start, replace the ECM.
END
REPLACE ECMClick here
CHECK ENGINE MECHANICAL SYSTEM
Check for mechanical malfunctions that affect the valve timing, such as a jumped tooth or stretching of the timing chain.
| Result | |||
|---|---|---|---|
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REPAIR OR REPLACE MALFUNCTIONING PARTS, COMPONENT AND AREA
CHECK WHETHER DTC OUTPUT RECURS (DTC P1340, P1342 OR P1343)
Connect the GTS to the DLC3.
Turn the engine switch on (IG).
Turn the GTS on.
Clear the DTCs.
Turn the engine switch off and wait for at least 30 seconds.
Start the engine and warm it up.
Turn the GTS on.
Drive the vehicle in accordance with the driving pattern described in Confirmation Driving Pattern.
Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine / Trouble Codes / Pending.
Read the pending DTCs.
| Result | ||||||
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If the engine does not start, replace the ECM.
REPLACE ECMClick here
CHECK FOR INTERMITTENT PROBLEMSClick here
CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR - ECM)
Disconnect the camshaft position sensor connector.
Disconnect the ECM connector.
Disconnect the crankshaft position sensor connector.
Disconnect the VVT sensor (for intake camshaft and exhaust camshaft) connectors.
Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.
| Standard Resistance | |||||||||
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| Result | |||
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REPLACE ECMClick here
REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR