Diagnostic Trouble Code
P0345
Camshaft Position Sensor Circuit Malfunction Bank 2
Technical Description P0345
Camshaft Position Sensor A Circuit Malfunction (Bank 2)
What Does This Mean P0345?
This diagnostic trouble code (DTC) is a generic powertrain code. It is considered generic because it applies to all makes and models of vehicles (1996-newer), although specific repair steps may be slightly different depending on the model.
This indicates that a problem was detected in the camshaft position sensor circuit of bank 2.
Since it says circuit, that means the problem could lie in any part of the circuit - the sensor itself, the wiring, or the PCM. Don't just replace the CPS (camshaft position sensor) and think that will definitely fix it.
This indicates that a problem was detected in the camshaft position sensor circuit of bank 2.
Since it says circuit, that means the problem could lie in any part of the circuit - the sensor itself, the wiring, or the PCM. Don't just replace the CPS (camshaft position sensor) and think that will definitely fix it.
Symptoms P0345
1
Hard starting or no start
2
Rough running / misfiring
3
Loss of engine power
Possible Causes P0345
1
a wire or connector in the circuit could be grounded/shorted/broken
2
the camshaft position sensor may have failed
3
the PCM may have failed
4
there exists an open circuit
5
the crankshaft position sensor may have failed
Solutions & Repair Steps P0345
With a P0345 OBD-II trouble code, diagnosis can be tricky at times. Here are some things to try: