DTC P0344: CMP Sensor Circuit Intermittent Interruption

NOTE: Before you troubleshoot, record all freeze data and any on-board snapshot, and review the GENERAL TROUBLESHOOTING INFORMATION ).

Clear the DTC with the HDS.
Test-drive the vehicle for several minutes in the range of these recorded freeze data parameters:
- Engine speed
- Vehicle speed
Check for Temporary DTCs or DTCs with the HDS.
Is DTC P0344 indicated?
1. YES - Go to step 4.
2. NO - Intermittent failure, system is OK at this time. Check for poor connections or loose terminals at the CMP sensor and the ECM/PCM.
Check for poor or loose connections at these connectors and terminals:
- CMP sensor
- ECM/PCM
- Engine ground
- Body ground
Are the connections OK?
1. YES - Go to step 5.
2. NO - Reconnect or repair the connectors or terminals, then go to step 8.
Check for damage to the CMP sensor pulse projection on the front camshaft pulley (see CMP SENSOR REPLACEMENT ).
Is there damage?
1. YES - Replace the front camshaft pulley (see CMP SENSOR REPLACEMENT ), then go to step 8.
2. NO - Go to step 6.
Turn the ignition switch OFF.
Replace the CMP sensor (see CMP SENSOR REPLACEMENT ).
Turn the ignition switch ON (II).
Reset the ECM/PCM with the HDS.
Clear the CKP pattern with the HDS.
Do the ECM/PCM IDLE LEARN PROCEDURE ).
Do the CKP pattern learn procedure (see CRANK (CKP) PATTERN CLEAR/CRANK (CKP) PATTERN LEARN ).
Start the engine, and let it idle 10 seconds.
Check for Temporary DTCs or DTCs with the HDS.
Are any Temporary DTCs or DTCs indicated?
1. YES - If DTC P0344 is indicated, check for poor connections or loose terminals at the CKP sensor and the ECM/PCM, then go to step 1. If any other Temporary DTCs or DTCs are indicated, go to the indicated DTCs troubleshooting.
2. NO - Troubleshooting is complete.