Circuit Description
The camshaft position (CMP) sensor is a hall-effect type sensor. The sensor produces one signal for each revolution of the camshaft in order to control the sequential fuel injection. There are no direct circuits from the CMP sensor to the powertrain control module (PCM). All of the circuits are between the CMP sensor and the ignition control module (ICM). These circuits are the CMP signal circuit, the 12-volt reference circuit, and the low reference circuit. The ICM also supplies a camshaft position signal circuit to the PCM. The PCM compares the CMP sensor signal to the number of 3X, low-resolution, engine speed signals generated by the ICM. The normal ratio of 3X signals is 6 to 1. If the PCM receives an incorrect number of CMP sensor signals, this DTC sets.
Conditions for Running the DTC
The engine is running and 3X reference pulses are being received.
Conditions for Setting the DTC
The PCM does not receive CMP sensor reference pulses during one rotation of the camshaft.
Action Taken When the DTC Sets
| • | The control module illuminates the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) on the second consecutive ignition cycle that the diagnostic runs and fails. |
| • | The control module records the operating conditions at the time the diagnostic fails. The first time the diagnostic fails, the control module stores this information in the Failure Records. If the diagnostic reports a failure on the second consecutive ignition cycle, the control module records the operating conditions at the time of the failure. The control module writes the operating conditions to the Freeze Frame and updates the Failure Records. |
Conditions for Clearing the MIL/DTC
| • | The control module turns OFF the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) after 3 consecutive ignition cycles that the diagnostic runs and does not fail. |
| • | A current DTC, Last Test Failed, clears when the diagnostic runs and passes. |
| • | A history DTC clears after 40 consecutive warm-up cycles, if no failures are reported by this or any other emission related diagnostic. |
| • | Clear the MIL and the DTC with a scan tool. |
Diagnostic Aids
Inspect for the following conditions:
| • | Any secondary ignition wires arcing to a wiring harness and for carbon tracking or other signs of damage |
| • | A faulty ignition coil |
| • | The ignition control module and the coils for cracks, carbon tracking, or other signs that indicate that the coil secondary circuit is arcing to the ICM or to the ICM wiring harness--Refer to Ignition Coil Replacement . |
If the condition is suspected of being intermittent, refer to Intermittent Conditions .
Test Description
The numbers below refer to the step numbers on the diagnostic table.
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This test verifies if the sensor is working correctly. By suppling a ground to the circuit, the voltage should change when the circuit is touched with a test lamp.
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This step determines if the fault is caused by a missing camshaft magnet or by a faulty PCM. The voltage measured in this step should be near 5 volts, and decrease to near 0 volts when the CMP sensor interfaces with the camshaft magnet.
Step | Action | Values | Yes | No |
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Schematic Reference: Engine Controls Schematics | ||||
1 | Did you perform the Diagnostic System Check-Engine Controls? | -- | Go to Step 2 | |
2 | Attempt to start the engine. Does the engine start and run? | -- | Go to Step 3 | Go to Step 4 |
3 |
Did the DTC fail this ignition? | -- | Go to Step 4 | Go to Diagnostic Aids |
4 |
Important: If voltage measures 0 volts, bump over the engine in order to ensure the CMP sensor magnet is not located under the camshaft position (CMP) sensor at the time of the test. Is the voltage within the specified range? | 4.5-5.5 V | Go to Step 8 | Go to Step 5 |
5 | Does the voltage on the camshaft position signal circuit measure more than the specified value? | 5 V | Go to Step 17 | Go to Step 6 |
6 | Probe the camshaft position signal circuit at the PCM connector with a test lamp that is connected to battery voltage. Refer to Probing Electrical Connectors in Wiring Systems. Does the test lamp illuminate? | -- | Go to Step 16 | Go to Step 7 |
7 |
Is the resistance within the specified value? | 0--5ohms | Go to Step 8 | Go to Step 15 |
8 |
Important: The magnet used must have sufficient power and the correct polarity. If the voltage remains at 5 volts, retest using the opposite end of the magnet. Does the voltage toggle from 5 volts to 0 volts when the magnet is placed on the sensor? | -- | Go to Step 25 | Go to Step 9 |
9 |
Does the test lamp illuminate? | -- | Go to Step 10 | Go to Step 18 |
10 |
Is the resistance within the specified value? | 0-5ohms | Go to Step 11 | Go to Step 19 |
11 |
Is the voltage less than the specified value? | 7 V | Go to Step 12 | Go to Step 22 |
12 |
Is the resistance within the specified range? | 0-5ohms | Go to Step 13 | Go to Step 20 |
13 |
Does the test lamp illuminate? | -- | Go to Step 21 | Go to Step 14 |
Does the voltage change when the circuit is touched? | -- | Go to Step 24 | Go to Step 23 | |
15 | Repair the camshaft position signal circuit between the ICM and the PCM for an open. Refer to Wiring Repairs Wiring Systems. Did you complete the repair? | -- | Go to Step 31 | -- |
16 | Test the camshaft position signal circuit between the ICM and the PCM for a short to ground. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems. Did you find and correct the condition? | -- | Go to Step 31 | Go to Step 23 |
17 | Test the camshaft position signal circuit between the ICM and the PCM for a short to voltage. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems. Did you find and correct the condition? | -- | Go to Step 31 | Go to Step 23 |
18 | Test the CMP 12-volt reference circuit between the CMP sensor and the ICM for an open, a high resistance, or a short to ground. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems. Did you find and correct the condition? | -- | Go to Step 31 | Go to Step 23 |
19 | Repair the CMP low reference circuit between the CMP sensor and the ICM for an open or high resistance. Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems. Did you complete the repair? | -- | Go to Step 31 | -- |
20 | Repair the CMP sensor signal circuit between the CMP sensor and the ICM for an open or high resistance. Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems. Did you complete the repair? | -- | Go to Step 31 | -- |
21 | Test the CMP sensor signal circuit between the CMP sensor and the ICM for a short to ground. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems. Did you find and correct the condition? | -- | Go to Step 31 | Go to Step 23 |
22 | Test the CMP sensor signal circuit between the CMP sensor and the ICM for a short to voltage. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems. Did you find and correct the condition? | -- | Go to Step 31 | Go to Step 23 |
23 | Test for an intermittent and for a poor connection at the ICM. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs in Wiring Systems. Did you find and correct the condition? | -- | Go to Step 31 | Go to Step 27 |
24 | Test for an intermittent and for a poor connection at the CMP sensor. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs in Wiring Systems. Did you find and correct the condition? | -- | Go to Step 31 | Go to Step 28 |
25 | Test for an intermittent and for a poor connection at the PCM. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs in Wiring Systems. Did you find and correct the condition? | -- | Go to Step 31 | Go to Step 26 |
Does the voltage toggle from 5 volts to 0 volts while bumping the engine with the starter. | -- | Go to Step 29 | Go to Step 30 | |
27 | Replace the ICM. Refer to Ignition Control Module Replacement . Did you complete the replacement? | -- | Go to Step 31 | -- |
28 | Replace the CMP sensor. Refer to Camshaft Position Sensor Replacement . Did you complete the replacement? | -- | Go to Step 31 | -- |
29 | Replace the PCM. Refer to Powertrain Control Module Replacement . Did you complete the replacement? | -- | Go to Step 31 | -- |
30 | Replace a faulty or missing CMP sensor magnet on the camshaft sprocket. Did you complete the replacement? | -- | Go to Step 31 | -- |
31 |
Did the DTC fail this ignition? | -- | Go to Step 2 | Go to Step 32 |
32 | Observe the Capture Info with a scan tool. Are there any DTCs that have not been diagnosed? | -- | System OK | |
