Description
The camshaft position (cmp) sensor consists of a magnet and an iron core which is wrapped with copper wire, and is installed onto the cylinder head. When the camshaft rotates, each of 3 teeth on the camshaft passes through the cmp sensor. This activates the internal magnet in the sensor, generating a voltage in the copper wire. The camshaft rotation is synchronized with the crankshaft rotation. When the crankshaft turns twice, the voltage is generated 3 times in the cmp sensor. The generated voltage in the sensor acts as a signal, allowing the ecm to locate the camshaft position. This signal is then used to control ignition timing, fuel injection timing, and the vvt system.
Hint:
Dtc p0340 indicates a malfunction relating to the cmp sensor (+) circuit (the wire harness between the ecm and cmp sensor, and the cmp sensor itself).
Reference: inspection using an oscilloscope
Hint:
Monitor description
If no signal is transmitted by the cmp sensor despite the engine revolving, or the rotation of the camshaft and the crankshaft is not synchronized, the ecm interprets this as a malfunction of the sensor.
If the malfunction is not repaired successfully, a dtc is set 10 seconds after the engine is next started.
Monitor strategy
Typical enabling conditions
Typical malfunction thresholds
Component operating range
Wiring diagram
Refer to dtc p0335 (see page es-174).
Inspection procedure
Hint:
Read freeze frame data using the intelligent tester. Freeze frame data records the engine condition when malfunctions are 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.
Standard resistance
Hint:
Terms cold and hot refer to the temperature of the sensor. Cold means approximately -10° to 50°c (14 °to 122°f). Hot means approximately 50° to 100°c (122°to 212°f).
Standard resistance (check for open)
Standard resistance (check for short)
Ok: sensor is installed correctly.
Ok: camshaft teeth do not have any cracks or deformation.
Hint:
If the engine does not start, replace the ecm.
Checking and adding the
brake fluid
â– Checking fluid level
The brake fluid level should be
between the "MAX" and "MIN"
lines on the tank.
â– Adding fluid
1. Slide and lift up the rubber
strip to partly remove it as
shown.
2. Disconnect the claws and
remove the service cover.
3. Remove the reservoir cap.
4. Add brake fluid slowl ...
Throttle actuator control motor circuit
Description
The throttle actuator is operated by the ecm and opens and closes the
throttle valve using gears.
The opening angle of the throttle valve is detected by the throttle position (tp)
sensor, which is mounted
on the throttle body. The tp sensor provides feedback to the ecm. This ...
Abs warning light remains on
Description
If any of the following conditions are detected, the abs warning light
remains on:
The ecu connectors are disconnected from the skid control ecu.
There is a malfunction in the skid control ecu internal circuit.
There is an open or short in the wire harness between the combinat ...