Powertrain
generic / SAE
P0341
Camshaft Position Sensor "A" Circuit Range/Performance (Bank 1)
The CMP signal is present but its phase relative to the crankshaft is outside tolerance. On engines with variable valve timing, this code often appears together with VVT solenoid faults.
SystemPowertrain
Typegeneric / SAE
GroupP0
Range / number3 / 41
Possible causes
- VVT solenoid stuck or oil-starved medium
- Timing chain stretched high
- Sensor drifting low
Symptoms
- Check engine light on
- Power loss especially in mid-rpm range
- Possible rough idle or stalling
- Increased fuel consumption
Inspection / repair
- Difficulty: hard
- DIY: shop recommended
- Estimated cost: 200–1500 €
- Estimated time: 1.5–8 h
- Component: camshaft position sensor
- Component: vvt solenoid
- Component: timing chain
- MIL / check engine light
- emissions-relevant
- drive cycle required
Sources
References
sae:J2012