SAE J2012 / ISO 15031-6 · powertrain

P0340: Sensor de posición del árbol de levas A — fallo de circuito

Sensor de posición del árbol de levas A — fallo de circuito: Missing or erratic pulse train from Bank 1 intake camshaft Hall-effect or magnetoresistive sensor.

P0340 — Diagnostic Summary
Trouble Code (DTC)P0340
Official SAE DefinitionSensor de posición del árbol de levas A — fallo de circuito
Vehicle Subsystempowertrain
Driving SeverityHIGH

Observable Symptoms

  • Extended cranking before engine starts
  • Engine stalls or enters limp mode
  • No-start condition

Most Probable Root Causes

  • Failed camshaft position sensor
  • Damaged sensor connector or oil intrusion in harness
  • Stretched timing chain or jumped tooth

Step-by-Step Diagnostic Procedure

  1. Inspect camshaft sensor connector for oil wicking or broken wires
  2. Compare crank (CKP) and cam (CMP) waveforms or replace faulty Hall sensor