For 1990-2009 cars
Engine Controls Components
Ignition Controls
OBD II Symbol Description Notice
Handling ESD Sensitive Parts Notice

### Circuit Description

The camshaft position (CMP) sensor correlates the crankshaft to camshaft position so that the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) can determine which cylinder is ready to be fueled by the injector. The CMP sensor also determines which cylinder is misfiring when a misfire is present. If the PCM receives an intermittent signal from the CMP, then the CMP Resync Counter will increment. When the PCM cannot use the information from the CMP sensor, a DTC is set and the PCM will fuel the engine by using the alternating synchronous double fire (ASDF) method.

### Conditions for Setting the DTC

• | The engine is running.

• | The CMP Active Counter is not incrementing.

### Action Taken When the DTC Sets

• | The malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) illuminates.

• | The PCM records the operating conditions at the time when the diagnostic fails. This information stores in the Freeze Frame and Failure Records buffers.

• | A history DTC stores.

• | The coolant fan turns ON.

### Conditions for Clearing the MIL/DTC

• | The MIL will turn OFF after three consecutive ignition cycles in which the diagnostic runs without a fault.

• | A history DTC will clear after 40 consecutive warm-up cycles without a fault.

• | The MIL/DTCs can be cleared by using the scan tool.

### Diagnostic Aids

• | An Intermittent problem may be caused by the following conditions:

- | Poor electrical connection

- | Rubbed-through wire insulation

- | Broken wire inside the insulation

• | Thoroughly check any suspected circuitry for the following conditions:

- | Backed-out terminals

- | Improper mating

- | Broken locks

- | Improperly formed connectors

- | Damaged terminals

- | Poor terminal to wiring connections

- | Physical damage to the wiring harness

### Test Description

Number(s) below refer to the step number(s) on the Diagnostic Table.

1. The Powertrain OBD System Check prompts the technician to complete some basic checks and store the freeze frame and failure records data on the scan tool if applicable. This creates an electronic copy of the data taken when the fault occurred. The information is then stored on the scan tool for later reference.

2. This step determines if DTC P0342 is the result of a hard failure or an intermittent condition.

3. Determines if voltage is available to the CMP sensor through the PCM.

4. Determines if voltage is available to the CMP sensor through the PCM.

5. This step checks for a signal from the CMP sensor. It is necessary to supply B+ to the ignition feed #2 terminal in order for the CMP sensor to have B+ supplied to it. While cranking the engine, the CMP sensor will send a B+ signal and then a ground signal as the reluctor passes the sensor.

6. Replacement PCM's must be reprogrammed. Refer to the latest Techline information for programming procedures.

#### DTC P0342-Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor Circuit Low Input

Step | Action | Value(s) | Yes | No
--- | --- | --- | --- | ---
1 | Was the Powertrain On-Board Diagnostic (OBD) System Check performed? | -- | Go to Step 2 | Go to Powertrain On Board Diagnostic (OBD) System Check
2 |

1. With the engine running.
2. Install a scan tool.

Is the CMP Reference Activity counter incrementing?

--

Go to Step 3

Go to Step 4

3 |

1. Turn the ignition switch ON, with the engine OFF.
2. Review the Freeze Frame data and not the parameters.
3. Operate the vehicle within the Freeze Frame conditions and Conditions For Setting The DTC as noted.

Is the CMP Reference Activity Counter incrementing?

--

Go to Step 16

Go to Step 4

4 |

1. Turn the ignition switch ON, with the engine OFF.
2. Disconnect the Camshaft Position (CMP) sensor electrical connector.
3. With a test light connected to ground, probe the CMPpositive voltage feed terminal.

Did the test light illuminate?

--

Go to Step 5

Go to Step 6

5 | With a test light connected to B+, probe the CMP ground terminal. Did the test light illuminate? | -- | Go to Step 7 | Go to Step 8
6 | Check for a poor connection or open in the CMP B+ feed circuit and repair as necessary. Was a repair necessary? | -- | Go to Step 16 | Go to Step 15
7 |

1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
2. Disconnect the specified PCM connector.
3. Install a jumper wire to B+ in the ignition #2 terminal of the PCM connector.
4. With a DVM connected to ground, probe the CMP signal terminal.
5. Crank the engine.

Does the DVM display a voltage varying between the specified values?

C2

0V-B+

Go to Step 15

Go to Step 9

8 | Check for a poor connection or open in the CMP ground circuit and repair as necessary. Was a repair necessary? | -- | Go to Step 16 | Go to Step 15
9 | Did the DVM display a steady voltage of the specified value? | B+ | Go to Step 10 | Go to Step 11
10 | Check the CMP signal circuit for a short to B+ and repair as necessary. Was a repair necessary? | -- | Go to Step 16 | Go to Step 14
11 |

1. Disconnect the CMP sensor electrical connector.
2. With the DVM connected to B+, probe the CMP signal circuit.

Did the DVM display a voltage greater than the specified value?

0.5V

Go to Step 12

Go to Step 13

12 | Repair the short to ground in the CMP signal circuit. Is the action complete? | -- | Go to Step 16 | --
13 | Check for a poor connection or an open in the CMP signal circuit and repair as necessary. Was a repair necessary? | -- | Go to Step 16 | Go to Step 14
14 | Replace the Camshaft Position (CMP) sensor. Is the action complete? | -- | Go to Step 16 | --
15 | Replace the PCM. Is the action complete? | -- | Go to Step 16 | --
16 |

1. Using the scan tool, clear the DTC's.
2. Start the engine and idle at normal operating temperature.
3. Operate the vehicle within the conditions for setting this DTC as specified in the supporting text.

Does the scan tool indicate that this diagnostic has ran and passed?

--

Go to Step 17

Go to Step 2

17 | Check if any additional DTC's are set. Are any DTC's displayed that have not been diagnosed? | -- | Go to applicable DTC table | System OK