Possible causes

– Faulty Camshaft Position Sensor
– Camshaft Position Sensor harness is open or shorted
– Camshaft Position Sensor circuit poor electrical connection
– Faulty starter motor
– Starting system circuit
– Dead (Weak) battery

Tech notes

Sometimes and in some models, low battery voltage or a weak starter can can trigger a Camshaft Position Sensor code.

When is the code detected?

The camshaft position sensor signal sent to the Engine Control Module(ECM) during the first few seconds of engine cranking is out of range.

Symptoms

– Engine Light ON (or Service Engine Soon Warning Light)
– Possible lack/loss of power
– Engine may stall while driving

P0341 Description

The Camshaft Position Sensor is an electronic device used in an engine to record the rate at which the camshaft is spinning. This information is used by the Engine Control Module(ECM) to control ignition and fuel injection. The camshaft position sensor senses the retraction of camshaft (intake) to identify a particular cylinder. The camshaft position sensor senses the piston position. The sensor system consists of a rotating part, typically a disc, as well as a static part, the actual sensor.
When the engine is running, the high and low parts of the teeth cause the gap with the sensor to change. The changing gap causes the magnetic field near the sensor to change. The change in the magnetic field cause the voltage from the sensor to change.
When the crankshaft position sensor (POS) system becomes inoperative, the camshaft position sensor provides various controls of engine parts instead, utilizing timing of cylinder identification signals.

P0341 Information for specific makes

P0341 BMW
P0341 CHRYSLER
P0341 JEEP
P0341 DODGE
P0341 HONDA
P0341 HYUNDAI
P0341 ISUZU
P0341 KIA
P0341 LEXUS
P0341 TOYOTA
P0341 SCION
P0341 SUBARU
P0341 AUDI
P0341 VOLKSWAGEN
P0341 ACURA
P0341 BUICK
P0341 CADILLAC
P0341 CHEVROLET
P0341 GMC
P0341 PONTIAC
P0341 SATURN
P0341 FORD
P0341 JAGUAR