Citroen P0340 Camshaft Position Sensor Circuit Bank 1 Sensor 1

Description

OBD-II Trouble Code Description for P0340 Citroen

Camshaft Position Sensor “A” Circuit

What does this mean?

OBD2 Code P0340 Citroen definition:
This indicates that a problem was detected in the camshaft position sensor circuit. 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 P0340 Citroen
Symptoms can include: Hard starting or no start Rough running / misfiring Loss of engine power

Causes

Possible causes of OBD code P0340 Citroen
A code P0340 Citroen 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 P0340 Citroen 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 Citroen :

2013 Citroen Technospace Concept,2013 Citroen DS Wild Rubis Concept,2013 Citroen DS3 Cabrio Racing Concept,2013 Citroen Cactus Concept,2013 Citroen C4 L,2013 Citroen C4 Aircross,2013 Citroen C3 Picasso,2013 Citroen C1,2013 Citroen C-Elysee,2012 Citroen Numero 9 Concept,2012 Citroen DS5,2012 Citroen DS4 Racing Concept,2012 Citroen DS4,2011 Citroen Tubik Concept,2011 Citroen DS3 Racing,2011 Citroen DS3 R3,2011 Citroen DS3,2011 Citroen C5,2011 Citroen C4,2011 Citroen C-Zero,2010 Citroen Survolt Concept,2010 Citroen Metropolis Concept,2010 Citroen Lacoste Concept,2010 Citroen GQ Concept,2010 Citroen DS High Rider Concept,2010 Citroen C3,2009 Citroen REVOLTe Concept,2009 Citroen DS Inside Concept,2009 Citroen C4 Coupe,2009 Citroen C4,2009 Citroen C3 Pluriel Charleston,2009 Citroen C3 Picasso,2009 Citroen C2,2009 Citroen C1,2009 Citroen Berlingo Multispace,2008 Citroen Hypnos Concept,2008 Citroen GT Concept,2008 Citroen C5 Estate,2008 Citroen C5,2008 Citroen C4 notchback,2008 Citroen C4 WRC HYmotion4 Concept,2008 Citroen C4 Sedan,2007 Citroen Grand C4 Picasso,2007 Citroen Cruise Crosser Concept,2007 Citroen C5 Airscape Concept,2007 Citroen C4 Picasso,2007 Citroen C-Crosser,2007 Citroen C-Cactus Concept,2006 Citroen C6,2006 Citroen C3 X-TR,2006 Citroen C3 VTR,2006 Citroen C3 Pluriel,2006 Citroen C3,2006 Citroen C1 5door,2006 Citroen C1 3door,2006 Citroen C-Metisse Concept,2006 Citroen C-Buggy Concept,2005 Citroen C5 Break,2005 Citroen C5,2005 Citroen C4 Coupe with Panoramic Sunroof,2005 Citroen C4 Coupe Enterprise,2005 Citroen C4 Coupe,2005 Citroen C4,2005 Citroen C-SportLounge Concept Car,2005 Citroen C-Airplay Concept,2004 Citroen Xsara Picasso,2004 Citroen C4 Sport Concept,2004 Citroen C3 Pluriel HDi 70,2004 Citroen C2,2003 Citroen CAirlounge Concept,2003 Citroen C8 Exclusive,2002 Citroen C-Airdream Concept,2001 Citroen Xsara Picasso,2001 Citroen C-Crosser Concept

 

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