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DTC P0341/16725 - Camshaft Position Sensor Circuit Range/Performance

NOTE: DTC is set when Camshaft Position (CMP) sensor sends and invalid signal to Electronic Control Module (ECM).
  1. Inspect CMP sensor connector for looseness and/or corrosion. Repair sensor connector as necessary. Erase DTC memory and test drive vehicle. See CLEARING DTCS in this article. Recheck DTC memory and verify DTC does not reset. If DTC resets, go to next step. If sensor connector is okay, go to next step.
  2. Disconnect sensor connector. Turn ignition on. Using DVOM, check voltage between sensor connector terminals No. 1 and 3. Voltage should be at least 11.5 volts. If voltage is as specified, go to step 6). If voltage is not as specified, go to next step.
  3. Turn ignition off. Disconnect ECM connector. Connect Test Box (VAG 1598/18) to ECM wiring harness. Terminal assignments of test box are identical to ECM connector's.
  4. Check resistance between CMP sensor connector terminal No. 1 on 2.0L or No. 3 on 2.8L and test box socket No. 56. Resistance should be less than 1.5 ohms. If resistance is as specified, locate and repair open circuit between sensor connector positive terminal and ECM. Erase DTC memory and test drive vehicle. See CLEARING DTCS  in this article. Recheck DTC memory and verify DTC does not reset. If DTC resets, go to next step. If resistance is not as specified, go to next step.
  5. Locate and repair open circuit between sensor connector ground terminal and ECM. Erase DTC memory and test drive vehicle. See CLEARING DTCS in this article. Recheck DTC memory and verify DTC does not reset. If DTC resets, go to step 9).
  6. Turn ignition off. Disconnect ECM connector. Connect Test Box (VAG 1598/18) to ECM wiring harness. Terminal assignments of test box are identical to ECM connector's.
  7. Turn ignition off. Check resistance between CMP sensor connector terminal No. 2 on and test box socket No. 44. Resistance should be less than 1.5 ohms. If resistance is as specified, go to next step. If resistance is not as specified, locate and repair open circuit between CMP sensor connector and ECM. Erase DTC memory and test drive vehicle. See CLEARING DTCS in this article. Recheck DTC memory and verify DTC does not reset. If DTC resets on 2.0L, go to step 9). If DTC resets on 2.8L go to next step.
  8. Inspect and repair sensor wheel on camshaft chain sprocket. Check ignition timing. Erase DTC memory and test drive vehicle. See CLEARING DTCS in this article. Recheck DTC memory and verify DTC does not reset. If DTC resets, go to next step.
  9. Replace CMP sensor. Erase DTC memory and test drive vehicle. See CLEARING DTCS  in this article. Recheck DTC memory and verify DTC does not reset. If DTC resets, go to next step.
  10. Replace faulty ECM. Erase DTC memory and test drive vehicle. See CLEARING DTCS in this article. Recheck DTC memory and verify DTC does not reset. If DTC resets, repeat testing procedure.
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