Test Description

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 1995 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight and 1995 Buick Park Avenue. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE: Test numbers refer to numbers on diagnostic chart.

Determines if conditions necessary to set Code P0341 exist.
If 5 volts are not present at PCM harness connector terminal cam signal circuit, camshaft position senor may be interfacing with magnet in camshaft sprocket. Bumping starter should correct this condition.
If a failure is induced in fuel control reference circuit, 5 volts on circuit should change when faulty wiring or connection is manipulated.

Fig 1: Code P0341 Schematic (3.8L) Cam/Crank Error

Fig 2: Code P0341 Diagnostic Flow Chart (3.8L) Cam/Crank Error