Description
OBD-II Trouble Code Description for P0345 Volkswagen
Camshaft Position Sensor “A” Circuit
What does this mean?
OBD2 Code P0345 Volkswagen definition:
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
Possible sumptoms of OBD code P0345 Volkswagen
Symptoms can include: Hard starting or no start Rough running / misfiring Loss of engine power
Causes
Possible causes of OBD code P0345 Volkswagen
A code P0345 Volkswagen could mean one or more of the following has happened: a wire or connector in the circuit could be grounded/shorted/broken the camshaft position sensor may have failed the PCM may have failed there exists an open circuit the crankshaft position sensor may have failed
Possible Solutions
With a P0345 Volkswagen OBD-II trouble code, diagnosis can be tricky at times. Here are some things to try: Visually inspect all the wiring and connectors in the circuit Check for continuity in the circuit wiring Check the operation (voltage) of the camshaft position sensor Replace the camshaft position sensor as required Check the crankshaft position circuit as well Replace circuit wiring and/or connectors as required Diagnose/replace the PCM as required
The OBD2 Code Information Be Applicable For Volkswagen:
2013 Volkswagen e-Co-Motion Concept,2013 Volkswagen Up 4-door,2013 Volkswagen Up,2013 Volkswagen Touareg Edition X,2013 Volkswagen Scirocco GTS,2013 Volkswagen Santana,2013 Volkswagen Polo R WRC,2013 Volkswagen Polo BlueGT,2013 Volkswagen Passat Alltrack,2013 Volkswagen Lavida,2013 Volkswagen Kombi Last Edition,2013 Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid,2013 Volkswagen Golf Sportsvan Concept,2013 Volkswagen Golf Plus Life,2013 Volkswagen Golf Mk VII UK-Version,2013 Volkswagen Golf GTI Cabriolet,2013 Volkswagen Golf,2013 Volkswagen Gol 2-door,2013 Volkswagen Eco Up,2013 Volkswagen Caddy Cross,2012 Volkswagen Tiguan,2012 Volkswagen Jetta GLI,2012 Volkswagen Beetle,2011 Volkswagen eT Concept,2011 Volkswagen e-Up Concept,2011 Volkswagen XL1 Concept,2011 Volkswagen Touran,2011 Volkswagen Touareg,2011 Volkswagen Sharan,2011 Volkswagen Polo GTI,2011 Volkswagen Phaeton,2011 Volkswagen Jetta,2011 Volkswagen Eos,2011 Volkswagen CrossTouran,2011 Volkswagen CrossPolo,2011 Volkswagen CrossGolf,2011 Volkswagen Amarok,2010 Volkswagen Polo,2010 Volkswagen Golf,2009 Volkswagen Phaeton,2009 Volkswagen Golf,2009 Volkswagen Gol,2008 Volkswagen Phaeton,2008 Volkswagen Golf Variant,2008 Volkswagen Golf GTI Concept,2008 Volkswagen Golf BlueMotion,2007 Volkswagen Up Concept,2007 Volkswagen Touran,2007 Volkswagen Touareg,2007 Volkswagen Eos,2006 Volkswagen Rabbit,2006 Volkswagen Passat,2006 Volkswagen Jetta,2006 Volkswagen Eos,2006 Volkswagen CrossPolo,2005 Volkswagen Touareg,2005 Volkswagen Golf,2005 Volkswagen Fox,2004 Volkswagen RaceTouareg,2004 Volkswagen Golf,2004 Volkswagen Concept T,2004 Volkswagen Concept C,2003 Volkswagen Touran,2003 Volkswagen Passat
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