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DTC P0369

DTC P0369  : CMP Sensor Circuit Intermittent Interruption

NOTE:  Before you troubleshoot, review the general troubleshooting information - Refer to: How to Troubleshoot the Fuel and Emissions Systems .

DTC Description Confirmed DTC Pending DTC Freeze Frame
P0369 CMP Sensor Circuit Intermittent Interruption      

DTC (PGM-FI)

  1. Problem verification (idling)

    - 1. Turn the vehicle to the ON mode.

    - 2. Clear the DTC with the HDS.

    - 3. Start the engine, and let it idle for 10 seconds.

    - 4. Monitor the OBD STATUS for DTC P0369 in the DTCs MENU with the HDS.

    DTC Description OBD STATUS
    P0369 CMP Sensor Circuit Intermittent Interruption  

    Does the HDS indicate FAILED?

    YES 

    The failure is duplicated. Go to step 3.

    NO 

    If the HDS indicates PASSED, go to step 2. If the HDS indicates NOT COMPLETED, keep idling until a result comes on.

  2. Problem verification (test-drive)

    - 1. Test-drive the vehicle for several minutes in the range of these recorded freeze data parameters:

    • ENGINE SPEED
    • VEHICLE SPEED

    - 2. Monitor the OBD STATUS for DTC P0369 in the DTCs MENU with the HDS.

    DTC Description OBD STATUS
    P0369 CMP Sensor Circuit Intermittent Interruption  

    Does the HDS indicate FAILED?

    YES 

    The failure is duplicated. Go to step 3.

    NO 

    If the HDS indicates PASSED, intermittent failure, the system is OK at this time. Check for poor connections or loose terminals at the CMP sensor and the PCM. If the freeze data/on-board snapshot of this DTC is recorded, try to reproduce the failure under the same conditions with the freeze data/on-board snapshot. - Refer to: How to Troubleshoot the Fuel and Emissions Systems . If the HDS indicates NOT COMPLETED, retest and check the OBD STATUS again?

  3. CMP sensor circuit connectors and terminals condition check

    - 1. Check for poor connections or loose terminals at these locations:

    • CMP sensor
    • PCM
    • Engine ground
    • Body ground

    Are the connections and terminals OK?

    YES 

    Go to step 4.

    NO 

    Repair the connections or terminals.

  4. CMP pulse plate visual check

    - 1. Check for damage to the front camshaft pulley (CMP pulse plate).

    Is the pulse plate damaged?

    YES 

    Replace the front camshaft pulley (CMP pulse plate) .

    NO 

    Replace the CMP sensor .