What does P0340 mean?

Answer by  hypertech (690)

Error code P0340 is a camshaft position sensor error. It will cause problems with the car's ignition timing. A replacement sensor is about $50.

Answer by  bob345toodles (7)

Camshaft position sensor or crankshaft position sensor depending on the vehicle as there are different ways to determine the position of either based on one or more of those sensors.

Answer by  mocha (48)

Assuming the vehicle is a Ford, this error code typically means there is a problem with the camshaft position sensor (CPS). It could be the wiring to the sensor, the camshaft position sensor, or even the PCM. Be sure to check each of these before replacing the camshaft position sensor.

Answer by  tina54 (200)

P0340 is a trouble code. It may be different for specific makes and models but usually its a camshaft position censor. Diagnosis with this code can be a little tricky.

Answer by  neielg (311)

It means that error detected in the camshaft position sensor circuit, it maybe the sensor itself, the wiring or else the PCM. The symptoms are follows: hard starting, rough running, and loss of engine power. Double check all the wiring's and connectors in the circuit as possible.

Answer by  Devin98 (487)

P0340 is a generic code used on all OBDII vehicles. P0340 suggests that the cam position sensor is failing. Don't assume the sensor is bad without checking connectors and wire condition between the sensor and the computer.

Answer by  murali680 (559)

This is trouble code which means Camshaft Position Sensor Circuit Malfunction in A circuit. The only solution is to replace the sensor with new one.

Answer by  champaign9497 (11977)

Take it to a garage and have the hook it up to the computer and it will give a read out of what the problem is.