Description:
OBD-II Trouble Code Description for P0345 Volvo
Camshaft Position Sensor “A” Circuit
What does this mean?
OBD2 Code P0345 Volvo 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 Volvo
Symptoms can include: Hard starting or no start Rough running / misfiring Loss of engine power
Causes
Possible causes of OBD code P0345 Volvo
A code P0345 Volvo 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 Volvo 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 Volvo:
2013 Volvo V40,2012 Volvo XC60,2011 Volvo XC90,2011 Volvo V60,2011 Volvo S60,2011 Volvo C30,2010 Volvo S80L,2010 Volvo S80,2010 Volvo C70,2010 Volvo C30,2009 Volvo XC60,2009 Volvo V50,2009 Volvo S60,2009 Volvo S40,2009 Volvo C30,2008 Volvo XC70,2008 Volvo V70,2008 Volvo V50,2008 Volvo S40,2007 Volvo V70,2007 Volvo S80,2007 Volvo S60,2007 Volvo C70,2007 Volvo C30,2006 Volvo XC90,2006 Volvo S80,2006 Volvo C70,2005 Volvo V50,2005 Volvo S60,2004 Volvo XC90,2004 Volvo V70,2004 Volvo V50,2004 Volvo V40,2004 Volvo S40,2003 Volvo V70 R,2003 Volvo S80,2003 Volvo S60 R
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