P0340 Toyota Code - Camshaft Position Sensor Circuit Malfunction

Why!! It's great that the so called experts give a description of faults caused by the cam position sensor itself.  But no where does it address the reason for having a cam shaft position sensor in the first place which is basically to make sure the #1 TDC is not out of alignment with the camshaft.  In my case the timing belt jumped a few teeth and gave a p034 fault code.  In my case the difference of one tooth out on the timing belt was a difference of going from 38 mpg to 32 mpg.

Thank you! will add that to the possible causes. That's the comment section of AutoCodes.com is all about. Not all the vehicles or components fail for the same reason

Will I read power from the engine control with the cam position sensor unplugged? What voltage should it be. I Ohmed the wire fron the control to the sensor and it checks good.

What model and year is your Toyota?

Could it be the cause of poor acceleration and much reduced mileage especially with AC on my 2000 toyota solara 5SFE? It pulled the P0340 code

Yes, the "Camshaft Position Sensor" ( P0340 ), could cause poor acceleration and engine to stall.

Seeing as though STM didn't reply I would really like to know the answer to his question. Mine is a 2007 Yaris 1kr-fe. Got the P0340 but sensor has been replaced and I am measuring 5v between the two outer pins and I am also getting 5v on the Centre signal pin. Please let me know if this is right. Thanks

I also test the cable from the sensor side to the ecm side for continuity to make sure it was the right cable and I get positive 5v on sensor side and negative 7v on ecm side

The best way to check the the Camshaft Position Sensor function is with an oscilloscope. You wont be able to get a good read with a volt meter, but I have attached an image of the test you can do with an ohm meter.

this is the incorrect CMP sensor for my vehicle. I have the three wire one

I got the information from the factory service manual, and unfortunately that is the only one got. Even the wire diagram only shows two wires.

i have code P0341 (toyota prius 2004), wot i sthe difference between P0341 n P0340, r they 2 different types of sensors?

It's the same same sensor. Difference is that the P0340 means that there is a problem with signal (dead sensor or wire) and the P0341 that the signal is low (weak sensor short circuit)

P0340 TOYOTA - Camshaft Position Sensor 'A' Circuit Bank 1
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P0341 TOYOTA - Camshaft Position Sensor 'A' Circuit Low Input Bank 1
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Auto help me locate camshaft sensor toyota corolla 2000 model

Right side of the engine

thanks so much

Auto help me with p0340 toyota slenner model 1998 the is doing high starting in the morning sometime is doing it afternoon time to time is doing high starting and what can I do to fix it and help me locate the camshaft position sensor bank 1

Unfortunately I don't have the service manual for that model. You probably have to replace the camshaft position sensor.

OK thanks you so much

I hv toyota camry 1996 model is remove black smoke and I scan the car I hv p0340 nd p0110 what can I do to fix the problem

You have 4 or 6 cylinder engine?

If you have the P0340 code, then you have to replace the Camshaft Position Sensor.

Where is the Camshaft Sensor located on a 2000 Toyota Sienna???
Thank you

Right in front of the engine

Where is the camshaft sensor located on the 4.7 (2006 4Runner sport). I can't find where it is and/or how to get to it.

The sensor is in front of the engine, but you have to remove the timing belt cover to access the sensor.

i was lead to believe the camshaft position sensor was in the distributor so i replace it still getting code so now i have the crankshaft position sensor and i hope this work and also a new alternator cause now thats went out.. 96 camry

Do you have 4 or 6 cylinder engine? if the code is for the Camshaft Position Sensor, why are you replacing the Crankshaft Position Sensor?

Where is the Camshaft Position Sensor for 2003 Toyota sequoia 4wd 4.7

Camshaft position sensor is located behind driver's side upper timing belt cover, near camshaft sprocket with electrical connector near front of driver's side upper timing belt cover.

1999 rav4 timing belt snapped while stopped at a red light, I replaced the belt and engine wouldn’t start at first, had to replace both camshaft and crankshaft sensors. They were both covered in oil and debris and static/magnetic components were dented/damaged. After everything I recharged the battery and finally got it to start up properly but not it’s running really rough and it can’t be the oil cause I just did and oil change a week or 2 before the timing belt snapped (less than 500 miles). I’m 98% positive I got the timing belt on properly but not sure if it’s too tight or not tight enough. Also I was checking the spark plugs while the engine was running by pulling the wire off of each plug individually and there was only one plug that didn’t make a difference in the way the engine ran (the third plug from left to right, 4 in total). My question, is it possible that the spark plug is not good and could be causing the ECU to keep showing that trouble code? There’s no other codes showing but p0340 while driving braking or idiling

I never seen a bad spark plug triggering the P0340 code. Either the timing is off or the new sensor you got is bad. Did you change the timing belt tensioner with the timing belt?

P0340 toyota 1999 camry what can I do to fix it

You have to replace the Camshaft Position Sensor.

Can you please help me locate where the Bank A and Bank B cam shaft position sensors on a 2013 toyota venza 4 cyc. LE? Thanks for any and all help.
-Sid

You vehicle has only 1 bank (Bank 'A'). For your model year, the P0340 code is for the Camshaft Position Sensor (For the Intake Side)

pls help out P0340 pls what can I do toyota 2000

You have to replace the Camshaft Position Sensor.