Powertrain
generic / SAE
P0342
Camshaft Position Sensor "A" Circuit Low Input (Bank 1)
The CMP signal voltage is below the lower threshold. Most often a sensor with degraded internal output or a short to ground.
SystemPowertrain
Typegeneric / SAE
GroupP0
Range / number3 / 42
Possible causes
- Sensor failed high
- Signal shorted to ground medium
- Connector pins corroded - high contact resistance low
Symptoms
- Check engine light on
- Power loss especially in mid-rpm range
- Possible rough idle or stalling
- Increased fuel consumption
Inspection / repair
- Difficulty: medium
- DIY: possible
- Estimated cost: 80–600 €
- Estimated time: 0.5–4 h
- Component: camshaft position sensor
- Component: camshaft position sensor wiring
- MIL / check engine light
- emissions-relevant
- drive cycle required
Sources
References
sae:J2012