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DTC Diagnosis Procedure

  1. CHECK STARTING SYSTEM 

    Turn ignition switch to START position.

    Does the engine turn over? Does the starter motor operate?

    YES

    GO TO 2.

    NO

    Check starting system. (Refer to Work Flow and, refer to Work Flow . For the details of the GR8-1200 NI, refer to SPECIAL SERVICE TOOL : Preparation .)

  2. CHECK CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR POWER SUPPLY CIRCUIT-I 
    1. Disconnect camshaft position (CMP) sensor harness connector.
    2. Turn ignition switch ON.
    3. Check the voltage between CMP sensor harness connector and ground.

      DTC

      CMP sensor

      Ground

      Voltage (V)

      Bank

      Connector

      Terminal

      P0340

      1

      F84

      1

      Ground

      Approx. 5

      P0345

      2

      F83

      1

    Is the inspection result normal?

    YES

    GO TO 5.

    NO

    P0340: GO TO 3.

    NO

    P0345: GO TO 4.

  3. CHECK CMP SENSOR POWER SUPPLY CIRCUIT-II 
    1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
    2. Disconnect ECM harness connector.
    3. Check the continuity between CMP sensor harness connector and ECM harness connector.

      CMP sensor

      ECM

      Continuity

      Bank

      Connector

      Terminal

      Connector

      Terminal

      1

      F84

      1

      F91

      28

      Existed

    Is the inspection result normal?

    YES

    Perform the trouble diagnosis for power supply circuit., refer to Diagnosis Procedure .

    NO

    Repair open circuit.

  4. CHECK SENSOR POWER SUPPLY 2 CIRCUIT 

    Refer to Diagnosis Procedure .

    Is the inspection result normal?

    YES

    Perform the trouble diagnosis for power supply circuit., refer to Diagnosis Procedure .

    NO

    Repair or replace error-detected parts.

  5. CHECK CMP SENSOR GROUND CIRCUIT FOR OPEN AND SHORT 
    1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
    2. Disconnect ECM harness connector.
    3. Check the continuity between CMP sensor harness connector and ECM harness connector.

      DTC

      CMP sensor

      ECM

      Continuity

      Bank

      Connector

      Terminal

      Connector

      Terminal

      P0340

      1

      F84

      2

      F91

      45

      Existed

      P0345

      2

      F83

      2

      F92

      63

    4. Also check harness for short to ground and short to power.

    Is the inspection result normal?

    YES

    GO TO 6.

    NO

    Repair open circuit, short to ground or short to power in harness or connectors.

  6. CHECK CMP SENSOR INPUT SIGNAL CIRCUIT FOR OPEN AND SHORT 
    1. Check the continuity between CMP sensor harness connector and ECM harness connector.

      DTC

      CMP sensor

      ECM

      Continuity

      Bank

      Connector

      Terminal

      Connector

      Terminal

      P0340

      1

      F84

      3

      F91

      40

      Existed

      P0345

      2

      F83

      3

      F92

      66

    2. Also check harness for short to ground and short to power.

    Is the inspection result normal?

    YES

    GO TO 7.

    NO

    Repair open circuit, short to ground or short to power in harness or connectors.

  7. CHECK CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR 

    Refer to Component Inspection .

    Is the inspection result normal?

    YES

    GO TO 8

    NO

    Replace malfunctioning camshaft position sensor. Refer to TIMING CHAIN : Exploded View .

  8. CHECK CAMSHAFT (INT) 

    Check the following.

    • Accumulation of debris to the signal plate of camshaft front end
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    • Chipping signal plate of camshaft front end

    Is the inspection result normal?

    YES

    GO TO 9.

    NO

    Remove debris and clean the signal plate of camshaft front end or replace camshaft.

  9. CHECK INTERMITTENT INCIDENT 

    Refer to Inspection .

    INSPECTION END