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Circuit Description

The exhaust camshaft position (CMP) sensor produces a 5X plus a sync signal for each revolution of the exhaust camshaft. These signals are for control of sequential fuel injection and for exhaust camshaft phaser control. The CMP is connected directly to the powertrain control module (PCM) and consists of the following circuits:

    • A 12-volt reference circuit
    • A low reference circuit
    • A CMP sensor signal circuit

If the PCM does not receive 5 CAM pulses within a certain amount of time, DTC P0365 will set.

DTC Descriptor

This Diagnostic procedure supports the following DTC:

DTC P0365 Exhaust Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor Circuit

Conditions for Running the DTC
    • The engine is running.
    • DTC P0365 runs continuously when the engine is running.

Conditions for Setting the DTC

The PCM does not receive 5 CAM pulses within 3 seconds.

Action Taken When the DTC Sets
    • The malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) will illuminate after two consecutive ignition cycles in which the diagnostic runs with the fault active.
    • The PCM records the operating conditions at the time when the diagnostic fails. This information stores in the Freeze Frame and Failure Records buffers.
    • A history DTC stores.

Conditions for Clearing the MIL/DTC
    • The MIL will turn OFF after three consecutive ignition cycles in which the diagnostic runs without a fault.
    • A history DTC will clear after 40 consecutive warm-up cycles without a fault.
    • Clear the DTCs with a scan tool.

Diagnostic Aids
    • The following conditions may cause this DTC to set:
       - Damage to the camshaft reluctor wheel
       - Damage to the CMP sensor
       - The sensor coming in contact with the reluctor wheel
       - Foreign material passing between the sensor and the reluctor wheel
    • If the condition is intermittent, refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections .

Test Description

The number below refers to the step number on the diagnostic table.

  1. This step tests the CMP sensor signal circuit. If the CMP Active Counter counts when the circuit is touched, it is OK.

Step

Action

Values

Yes

No

Schematic Reference: Engine Controls Schematics

Connector End View Reference: Powertrain Control Module Connector End Views or Engine Controls Connector End Views

1

Did you perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle?

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Go to Step 2

Go to Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle

2

Attempt to start the engine.

Does the engine start and run?

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Go to Step 3

Go to Step 8

3
  1. Start the engine.
  2. Observe the CMP Active Counter parameter with a scan tool.

Does the scan tool parameter increment?

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Go to Step 4

Go to Step 5

4
  1. Observe the Freeze Frame/Failure Records for this DTC.
  2. Turn OFF the ignition for 30 seconds.
  3. Start the engine.
  4. Operate the vehicle within the Conditions for Running the DTC. You may also operate the vehicle within the conditions that you observed from the Freeze Frame/Failure Records.

Did the DTC fail this ignition?

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Go to Step 5

Go to Diagnostic Aids

5
  1. Turn OFF the ignition.
  2. Disconnect the camshaft position (CMP) sensor.
  3. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
  4. Probe the 12-volt reference circuit with a test lamp that is connected to a good ground. Refer to Probing Electrical Connectors .

Does the test lamp illuminate?

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Go to Step 6

Go to Step 8

6
  1. Turn OFF the ignition.
  2. Jumper the CMP circuits from the CMP sensor to the CMP sensor harness connector. Refer to Using Connector Test Adapters .
  3. Turn ON the ignition with the engine OFF.
  4. Measure the Voltage Drop from the low reference circuit of the CMP sensor to a good ground with a DMM. Refer to Circuit Testing .

Is the voltage more than the specified value?

0.2 V

Go to Step 9

Go to Step 7

7

  1. Turn OFF the ignition.
  2. Remove the jumper wires from the CMP circuits.
  3. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
  4. Observe the CMP Active Counter parameter with the scan tool.
  5. Momentarily and repeatedly probe the signal circuit of the CMP sensor with a test lamp that is connected to battery voltage.

Does the CMP Active Counter parameter count each time the test lamp contacts the circuit?

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Go to Step 11

Go to Step 10

8

Test the 12-volt reference circuit for the following conditions:

    • An open
    • High resistance
    • A short to ground

Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs .

Did you find and correct the condition?

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Go to Step 16

Go to Step 12

9

Test the low reference circuit for the following conditions:

    • An open
    • High resistance

Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs .

Did you find and correct the condition?

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Go to Step 16

Go to Step 12

10

Test the signal circuit for the following conditions:

    • An open
    • A short to ground
    •  A short to voltage

Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs .

Did you find and correct the condition?

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Go to Step 16

Go to Step 12

11

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 .

Did you find and correct the condition?

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Go to Step 16

Go to Step 13

12

Test for an intermittent and for a poor connection at the powertrain control module (PCM). Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs .

Did you find and correct the condition?

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Go to Step 16

Go to Step 15

13
  1. Remove the CMP sensor.
  2. Visually inspect the CMP sensor for the following conditions:
    3. • Physical damage
    • Loose or improper installation

Did you find and correct the condition?

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Go to Step 16

Go to Step 14

14

Replace the CMP sensor. Refer to Camshaft Position Sensor Replacement .

Did you complete the replacement?

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Go to Step 16

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15

Replace the PCM. Refer to Control Module References for replacement, setup, and programming.

Did you complete the replacement?

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Go to Step 16

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16
  1. Clear the DTCs with a scan tool.
  2. Turn OFF the ignition for 30 seconds.
  3. Start the engine.
  4. Operate the vehicle within the Conditions for Running the DTC. You may also operate the vehicle within the conditions that you observed from the Freeze Frame/Failure Records.

Did the DTC fail this ignition?

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Go to Step 2

Go to Step 17

17

Observe the Capture Info with a scan tool.

Are there any DTCs that have not been diagnosed?

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Go to Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) List - Vehicle

System OK