1GR-FE ENGINE CONTROL SYSTEM – SFI SYSTEM ES–197

Camshaft Position Sensor "A" Circuit (Bank 1

DTC P0340
or Single Sensor)

Camshaft Position Sensor "A" Circuit Low

DTC P0342
Input (Bank 1 or Single Sensor)

Camshaft Position Sensor "A" Circuit High

DTC P0343
Input (Bank 1 or Single Sensor)

DTC P0345 Camshaft Position Sensor "A" Circuit (Bank 2)

ES
Camshaft Position Sensor "A" Circuit Low
DTC P0347
Input (Bank 2)

Camshaft Position Sensor "A" Circuit High

DTC P0348
Input (Bank 2)
DESCRIPTION
The intake camshaft's Variable Valve Timing (VVT) sensor (G signal) consists of a magnet and MRE
(Magneto Resistance Element).
The VVT camshaft drive gear has a sensor plate with 3 teeth on its outer circumference. When the gear
rotates, changes occur in the air gaps between the sensor plate and MRE, which affects the magnetic
field. As a result, the resistance of the MRE material fluctuates. The VVT sensor converts the gear
rotation data to pulse signals, uses the pulse signals to determine the camshaft angle, and sends it to the
ECM.
The crankshaft angle sensor plate has 34 teeth. The pickup coil generates 34 signals for each engine
revolution. Based on the combination of the G signal and NE signal, the ECM detects the crankshaft
angle. Then the ECM uses this data to control fuel injection time and injection timing. Also, based on the
NE signal, the ECM detects the engine speed.
DTC No. DTC Detection Conditions Trouble Areas
• Input voltage to ECM remains 0.3 V or less, or 4.7 V or
higher for more than 5 seconds, when 2 or more seconds
P0340 have elapsed after turning ignition switch ON (1 trip
P0345 detection logic) • Open or short in VVT sensor circuit
• No VVT sensor signal to ECM during cranking (2 trip • VVT sensor
detection logic) • Camshaft timing gear
• Jumped tooth of timing chain
P0342 Output voltage of VVT sensor 0.3 V or less for 5 seconds (1 trip
• ECM
P0347 detection logic)
P0343 Output voltage of VVT sensor 4.7 V or more for 5 seconds (1
P0348 trip detection logic)
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VV1, VV2 and NE Signal Waveforms

NE
GND

VV1 GND

GND
VV2

G035795E10

Reference: Inspection using an oscilloscope

HINT:
ES • The correct waveform is shown above.
• VV1+ and VV2+ stand for the VVT sensor signal, and NE+ stands for the CKP sensor signal.
Items Contents
NE+ - NE-
Terminals VV1+ - VV1-
VV2+ - VV2-
Equipment Settings 5 V/Division, 20 ms/Division
Conditions Cranking or idling

MONITOR DESCRIPTION
If no signal is transmitted by the VVT sensor despite the engine revolving, or the rotations of the camshaft
and the crankshaft are not synchronized, the ECM interprets this as a malfunction of the sensor.

MONITOR STRATEGY
P0340: VVT sensor (Bank 1) range check
P0340: Camshaft position/Crankshaft position misalignment (Bank 1)
P0340: VVT sensor (Bank 1) range check (fluctuating)
P0342: VVT sensor (Bank 1) range check (low voltage)
P0343: VVT sensor (Bank 1) range check (high voltage)
Related DTCs
P0345: VVT sensor (Bank 2) range check (while starting engine)
P0345: VVT sensor (Bank 2) range check (after starting engine)
P0345: VVT sensor (Bank 2) range check (fluctuating)
P0347: VVT sensor (Bank 2) range check (low voltage)
P0348: VVT sensor (Bank 2) range check (high voltage)
Required Sensors/Components (Main) VVT sensors (Banks 1 and 2)
Required Sensors/Components (Related) Crankshaft position sensor
Frequency of Operation Continuous
4 seconds:
P0340 (VVT sensor (Bank 1) range check and VVT sensor (Bank 1)
range check (fluctuating)), P0342, P0343 and P0345 (VVT sensor
Duration
range check (while starting engine))
5 seconds:
Others
2 driving cycles:
P0340 (VVT sensor range check), P0345 (VVT sensor range check
MIL Operation (while starting engine))
Immediate:
Others
Sequence of Operation None

TYPICAL ENABLING CONDITIONS

All:
Monitor runs whenever following DTCs not present None
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VVT Sensor Range Check:

Starter ON
Minimum battery voltage while starter ON Less than 11 V

Camshaft Position/Crankshaft Position Misalignment:

Engine RPM 600 rpm or more
Starter OFF

VVT Sensor Range Check (Fluctuating, Low voltage, High voltage):

Starter OFF
Ignition switch ON and time after ignition switch changed from OFF to
2 seconds or more
ON

VVT Sensor Range Check (While starting engine):

Starter ON ES
Battery voltage while starter ON once at least Less than 11 V

VVT Sensor Range Check (After starting engine):

Engine RPM 600 rpm or more
Starter OFF
Battery voltage 8 V or more
Ignition switch ON

VVT Sensor Range Check (Fluctuating, Low voltage, High voltage):

Starter OFF
Ignition switch ON and time after ignition switch changed from OFF to
2 seconds or more
ON
Battery voltage 8 V or more

TYPICAL MALFUNCTION THRESHOLDS

VVT Sensor Range Check:
VVT sensor signal No signal

Camshaft Position/Crankshaft Position Misalignment:

Camshaft position and crankshaft position phases Mis-aligned

VVT Sensor Range Check (Fluctuating):

VVT sensor voltage Less than 0.3 V, or more than 4.7 V

VVT Sensor Range Check (Low voltage):

VVT sensor voltage Less than 0.3 V

VVT Sensor Range Check (High voltage):

VVT sensor voltage More than 4.7 V

VVT Sensor Range Check (While starting engine):

VVT sensor signal No signal

VVT Sensor Range Check (After starting engine):

VVT sensor signal No signal

VVT Sensor Range Check (Fluctuating):

VVT sensor voltage Less than 0.3 V, or more than 4.7 V

VVT Sensor Range Check (Low voltage):

VVT sensor voltage Less than 0.3 V
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VVT Sensor Range Check (High voltage):

VVT sensor voltage More than 4.7 V

COMPONENT OPERATING RANGE

VVT sensor voltage 0.3 to 4.7 V

WIRING DIAGRAM

ES B15
VVT Sensor RH (Bank 1)
ECM

19
1
VVR+ B3 VV1+
29
2
VVR- B3 VV1-
23
3
VC B1 VC

B27
VVT Sensor LH (Bank 2)

VC 3
18
1
VVL+ B3 VV2+
28
2
VVL- B3 VV2-

A133477E01

INSPECTION PROCEDURE
HINT:
Read freeze frame data using an intelligent tester. Freeze frame data records the engine conditions when
a malfunction is detected. When troubleshooting, freeze frame data can help determine if the vehicle was
running or stopped, if the engine was warmed up or not, if the air-fuel ratio was lean or rich, and other data
from the time the malfunction occurred.
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1 CHECK ECM TERMINAL VOLTAGE

(a) Inspect the ECM using an oscilloscope.

ECM Connector
Items Contents
NE- VV1+ VV2+
NE+ NE+ - NE-
Terminals VV1+ - VV1-
VV2+ - VV2-
Equipment Settings 5 V/Division, 20 ms/Division
Conditions Cranking or idling
B3
VV1- VV2- (1) While the engine is idling, check the waveform
between the terminals of the ECM connector.
Standard ES
VV1, VV2 and NE Signal Waveforms Tester Connections Specified Conditions
VV1+ (B3-19) - VV1- (B3-29)
Correct waveform as shown in
VV2+ (B3-18) - VV2- (B3-28)
illustration
NE NE+ (B3-21) - NE- (B3-20)
GND
VV1 GND
OK CHECK FOR INTERMITTENT PROBLEMS
VV2 GND

A116157E02

NG

2 CHECK VVT SENSOR (SENSOR POWER SOURCE)

(a) Disconnect the B15 or B27 VVT sensor connector.

Wire Harness Side:
(b) Measure the voltage between the terminals of the VVT
sensor.
Standard Voltage
B15 Bank 1
Tester Connection Specified Condition
VC (3) - Body ground 4.5 to 5.5 V
B27 Bank 2
VC (c) Reconnect the VVT sensor connector.
VVT Sensor NG REPAIR OR REPLACE POWER SOURCE
G038815E03
CIRCUIT

OK
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3 CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (VVT SENSOR - ECM)

(a) Disconnect the B15 or B27 VVT sensor connector.

Wire Harness Side:
VVT Sensor Connector
(b) Disconnect the B3 ECM connector.
(c) Check the resistance.
Standard Resistance (Check for open)
B15 Bank 1 Tester Connections Specified Conditions
VVR+ (B15-1) - VV1+ (B3-19)
B27 Bank 2
VVL+ (B27-1) - VV2+ (B3-18)
VVR+ or VVR- or Below 1 Ω
Front View VVR- (B15-2) - VV1- (B3-29)
VVL+ VVL-
VVL- (B27-2) - VV2- (B3-28)
ES Standard Resistance (Check for short)
ECM Connector Tester Connections
Specified
Conditions
VVR+ (B15-1) or VV1+ (B3-19) - Body ground
B3 VVL+ (B27-1) or VV2+ (B3-18) - Body ground
10 kΩ or higher
VVR- (B15-2) or VV1- (B3-29) - Body ground
VVL- (B27-2) or VV2- (B3-28) - Body ground
VV1+ VV2+
(d) Reconnect the VVT sensor connector.
VV1- VV2- (e) Reconnect the ECM connector.
A116306E02

NG REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR

CONNECTOR

OK

4 CHECK SENSOR INSTALLATION (VVT SENSOR)

(a) Check the VVT sensor installation.

OK:
Sensor is installed correctly.
NG SECURELY REINSTALL SENSOR

Clearance
Normal Abnormal
BR03795E39

OK

5 CHECK VALVE TIMING (See page ES-79)

NG ADJUST VALVE TIMING

OK
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6 CHECK CAMSHAFT TIMING GEAR ASSEMBLY (TEETH PLATE)

(a) Check the teeth of the signal plate.

OK:
Sensor plate teeth do not have any cracks or
deformation.
NG REPLACE CAMSHAFT TIMING GEAR
ASSEMBLY

OK

7 REPLACE VVT SENSOR

ES

NEXT

8 CHECK WHETHER DTC OUTPUT RECURS (DTC P0340, P0342, P0343, P0345, P0347
AND/OR P0348)

(a) Connect the intelligent tester to the DLC3.

(b) Turn the ignition switch ON.
(c) Turn the tester ON.
(d) Clear DTCs (See page ES-38).
(e) Start the engine.
(f) Select the following menu items: DIAGNOSIS /
ENHANCED OBD II / DTC INFO / PENDING CODES.
(g) Read DTCs.
Result
Display (DTC Output) Proceed To
No output A
P0340, P0342, P0343, P0345, P0347 and/or P0348 B

HINT:
If the engine does not start, replace the ECM.
B REPLACE ECM (See page ES-446)

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