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DTC P0340: Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor Circuit Malfunction

  1. Remove PCM, leaving wiring harnesses connected. Remove distributor cap and rotor. Turn ignition on. If equipped with 3-speed automatic or manual transmission, go to next step. If equipped with 4-speed automatic transmission, go to step 3).
  2. Using DVOM, measure voltage (backprobe) between ground and terminal No. 3 (White wire) at 26-pin PCM harness connector while rotating distributor shaft. As Hall Effect signal rotor breaks magnetic field of CMP sensor, voltage should be 3-5.25 volts. As Hall Effect signal rotor passes CMP sensor, voltage should return to 0-1 volt. If voltage is as specified, replace PCM and retest system. If voltage is a constant 3-5.25 volts, go to step 4). If voltage is a constant 0-1 volt, go to step 5).
  3. Using DVOM, measure voltage (backprobe) between ground and terminal No. 3 (White wire) at 22-pin PCM harness connector while rotating distributor shaft. As Hall Effect signal rotor breaks magnetic field of CMP sensor, voltage should be 3-5.25 volts. As Hall Effect signal rotor passes CMP sensor, voltage should return to 0-1 volt. If voltage is as specified, replace PCM and retest system. If voltage is a constant 3-5.25 volts, go to next step. If voltage is a constant 0-1 volt, go to step 5).
  4. Check for an open in Blue/Black wire or Black/Blue wire (changes to Black/Orange wire on some models) from CMP sensor. Repair as necessary. If wires are okay, replace CMP sensor and retest system.
  5. Check for poor harness connections at PCM. Check for a short to ground in White wire between CMP sensor and PCM. Repair as necessary. If wire is okay, replace CMP sensor and retest system.