For 1990-2009 cars
Engine Controls Components
Engine Speed Output, CKP and CMP Sensors
OBD II Symbol Description Notice
Handling ESD Sensitive Parts Notice

### Circuit Description

The Camshaft Position sensor is mounted through the top of the engine block at the rear of the valley cover. The CMP sensor works in conjunction with a 1X reluctor wheel on the camshaft. The reluctor wheel is inside the engine immediately in front of the rear cam bearing. The PCM provides a 12 volt power supply to the CMP sensor as well as a ground and a signal circuit.

The CMP sensor determines whether a cylinder is on a firing stroke or on an exhaust stroke. As the camshaft rotates, the reluctor wheel interrupts a magnetic field produced by a magnet within the sensor. The sensors internal circuitry detects this and produces a signal which the PCM reads. The PCM uses this 1X signal in combination with the Crankshaft Position sensor 24X signal in order to determine crankshaft position and stroke. This diagnostic for the Camshaft Position sensor tests for a loss of Camshaft Position sensor signal.

Observe that as long as the Crankshaft Position sensor 24X signal is available, the engine will start. The PCM can determine top dead center for all cylinders by using the Crankshaft Position sensor 24X signal alone. The Camshaft Position sensor 1X signal is used by the PCM to determine if the cylinder at top dead center is on the firing stroke, or the exhaust stroke. The system attempts synchronization and looks for an increase in engine speed indicating the engine started. If the PCM does not detect an increase in engine speed, the PCM incorrectly synchronized to the exhaust stroke and will re-sync to the opposite cam position. A slightly longer cranking time may be a symptom of this condition.

### Conditions for Running the DTC

• | The ignition voltage is between 5.0 volts and 17.0 volts.

• | The engine speed is less than 4,000 RPM.

### Conditions for Setting the DTC

The PCM detects that a CMP to CKP mis-match has occurred for 10 second.

### Action Taken When the DTC Sets

• | The PCM illuminates the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) on the second consecutive ignition cycle that the diagnostic runs and fails.

• | The PCM records the operating conditions at the time the diagnostic fails. The first time the diagnostic fails, the PCM stores this information in the Failure Records. If the diagnostic reports a failure on the second consecutive ignition cycle, the PCM records the operating conditions at the time of the failure. The PCM writes the conditions to the Freeze Frame and updates the Failure Records.

### Conditions for Clearing the MIL/DTC

• | The PCM turns OFF the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) after 3 consecutive ignition cycles that the diagnostic runs and does not fail.

• | A last test failed, or current DTC, clears when the diagnostic runs and does not fail.

• | A history DTC clears after 40 consecutive warm-up cycles, if no failures are reported by this or any other emission related diagnostic.

• | Use a scan tool in order to clear the MIL and the DTC.

### Diagnostic Aids

Important:

• | Remove any debris from the PCM connector surfaces before servicing the PCM. Inspect the PCM connector gaskets when diagnosing/replacing the PCM. Ensure that the gaskets are installed correctly. The gaskets prevent contaminate intrusion into the PCM.

• | For any test that requires probing the PCM or a component harness connector, use the Connector Test Adapter Kit J 35616 . Using this kit prevents damage to the harness connector terminals.

• | The following mechanical conditions may cause this DTC to set:

- | Poor connections/terminal tension at the sensor. Refer to Intermittents and Poor Connections Diagnosis in Wiring Systems.

- | Camshaft reluctor wheel damage

- | The sensor coming in contact with the reluctor wheel

• | Using Freeze Frame and/or Failure Records data may aid in locating an intermittent condition. If you cannot duplicate the DTC, the information included in the Freeze Frame and/or Failure Records data can aid in determining how many miles since the DTC set. The Fail Counter and Pass Counter can also aid determining how many ignition cycles the diagnostic reported a pass and/or a fail. Operate the vehicle within the same freeze frame conditions (RPM, load, vehicle speed, temperature etc.) that you observed. This will isolate when the DTC failed.

• | For an intermittent, refer to Symptoms .

### Test Description

The numbers below refer to the step numbers on the diagnostic table.

1. This step verifies that the malfunction is present.

2. This step tests for EMI (Electro Magnetic Interference) on the CMP sensor circuits.

3. Vertical lines across the face of the sensor could indicate foreign material passing between the CMP sensor and the reluctor wheel. This condition would cause this DTC to set.

4. Damage to the reluctor wheel would affect the CMP sensor output. If this condition exists, refer to Camshaft Replacement in Engine Mechanical 5.7L.

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

1. Install a scan tool.
2. Idle the engine for 2 minutes.

Does the scan tool indicate that DTC P0341 failed this ignition?

--

Go to Step 3

Go to Diagnostic Aids

3 |

1. Visually/Physically inspect all circuits going to the Camshaft Position sensor for the following:

• | Routed to close to secondary ignition wires or components

• | Routed to close to after-market add on electrical equipment

• | Routed to close to solenoids, relays and motors

2. If you find incorrect routing, correct the harness routing

Did you find and correct the condition?

--

Go to Step 9

Go to Step 4

4 |

1. Test the terminal contact at the PCM for the CMP sensor circuits. Refer to Intermittents and Poor Connections Diagnosis in Wiring Systems.
2. If you find a poor connection, repair as necessary. Refer to Repairing Connector Terminals in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

--

Go to Step 9

Go to Step 5

5 |

1. Remove the Intake Manifold. Refer to Intake Manifold Replacement in Engine Mechanical 5.7L.
2. Test the terminal contact at the CMP sensor. Refer to Intermittents and Poor Connections Diagnosis in Wiring Systems.
3. If you find a poor connection, repair as necessary. Refer to Repairing Connector Terminals in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

--

Go to Step 9

Go to Step 6

6 |

1. Remove the CMP sensor. Refer to Camshaft Position Sensor Replacement .
2. Inspect the CMP sensor for signs of damage.

Did you find the CMP sensor damaged?

--

Go to Camshaft Replacement in Engine Mechanical 5.7L.

Go to Step 7

7 | Inspect the CMP reluctor wheel for damage. Did you find the CMP reluctor wheel damaged? | -- | Go to Camshaft Replacement in Engine Mechanical 5.7L. | Go to Step 8
8 | Replace the CMP sensor. Refer to Camshaft Position Sensor Replacement . Is the action complete? | -- | Go to Step 9 | --
9 |

1. Select the Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) option and the Clear DTC option using the scan tool.
2. Idle the engine at the normal operating temperature.
3. Select the Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) option and the Specific DTC option, then enter the DTC number using the scan tool.
4. Operate vehicle within the Conditions for Running the DTC as specified in the supporting text, if applicable.

Does the scan tool indicate that this test ran and passed?

--

Go to Step 10

Go to Step 2

10 | Select the Capture Info option and the Review Info option using the scan tool. Does the scan tool display any DTCs that you have not diagnosed? | -- | Go to applicable DTC table | System OK