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DTC Diagnosis Procedure

  1. CHECK DTC PRIORITY 

    If DTC P0340 is displayed with DTC P0643, first perform the confirmation procedure (trouble diagnosis) for DTC P0643.

    Is DTC P0643 detected?

    YES

    Perform diagnosis of applicable. Refer to DTC Description .

    NO

    GO TO 2.

  2. CHECK STARTING SYSTEM 

    Turn ignition switch to START position.

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

    YES

    GO TO 3.

    NO

    Check starting system. (Refer to Diagnosis Procedure .orRefer to Diagnosis Procedure . For details, Refer to SPECIAL SERVICE TOOL : Preparation .)

  3. CHECK GROUND CONNECTION 
    1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
    2. Check ground connection E191. Refer to Ground Inspection in Refer to Inspection .

    Is the inspection result normal?

    YES

    GO TO 4.

    NO

    Repair or replace ground connection.

  4. CHECK INTAKE CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR POWER SUPPLY 
    1. Disconnect intake camshaft position sensor harness connector.
    2. Turn ignition switch ON.
    3. Check the voltage between intake camshaft position sensor harness connector and ground.

      +

      -

      Voltage

      (Approx.)

      Intake camshaft position sensor

      Bank

      Connector

      Terminal

      1

      F135

      1

      Ground

      5 V

    Is the inspection result normal?

    YES

    GO TO 6.

    NO

    GO TO 5.

  5. CHECK INTAKE CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR POWER SUPPLY CIRCUIT 
    1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
    2. Disconnect ECM harness connector.
    3. Check the continuity between intake camshaft position sensor harness connector and ECM harness connector.

      Intake camshaft position sensor

      ECM

      Continuity

      Bank

      Connector

      Terminal

      Connector

      Terminal

      1

      F135

      1

      F143

      40

      Existed

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

    Is the inspection result normal?

    YES

    Perform the trouble diagnosis for ECM power supply circuit. Refer to Diagnosis Procedure .

    NO

    Repair or replace error-detected parts.

  6. CHECK INTAKE CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR GROUND CIRCUIT 
    1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
    2. Disconnect ECM harness connector.
    3. Check the continuity between intake camshaft position sensor harness connector and ECM harness connector.

      Intake camshaft position sensor

      ECM

      Continuity

      Bank

      Connector

      Terminal

      Connector

      Terminal

      1

      F135

      2

      F143

      27

      Existed

    4. Also check harness for short to power.

    Is the inspection result normal?

    YES

    GO TO 7.

    NO

    Repair or replace error-detected parts.

  7. CHECK INTAKE CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR INPUT SIGNAL CIRCUIT 
    1. Check the continuity between intake camshaft position sensor harness connector and ECM harness connector.

      Intake camshaft position sensor

      ECM

      Continuity

      Bank

      Connector

      Terminal

      Connector

      Terminal

      1

      F135

      3

      F143

      36

      Existed

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

    Is the inspection result normal?

    YES

    GO TO 8.

    NO

    Repair or replace error-detected parts.

  8. CHECK INTAKE CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR 

    Refer to Component Inspection .

    Is the inspection result normal?

    YES

    GO TO 9.

    NO

    Replace malfunctioning intake camshaft position sensor. Refer to CAMSHAFT : Exploded View .

  9. CHECK CAMSHAFT (INTAKE) 

    Check the following.

    • Accumulation of debris to the signal plate of camshaft rear end
    • Chipping signal plate of camshaft rear end
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    Is the inspection result normal?

    YES

    INSPECTION END

    NO

    Remove debris and clean the signal plate of camshaft rear end or replace camshaft. Refer to CAMSHAFT : Exploded View .