2005 Chevrolet Aveo

2005 ENGINE PERFORMANCE Engine Controls Diagnosis - 1.6L (L91) - Aveo, (Swift+ & Wave Canadian)

DTC P0342

Circuit Description

The camshaft position (CMP) sensor correlates the crankshaft to camshaft position so that the engine control
module (ECM) can determine which cylinder is ready to be fueled by the injector. As the camshaft rotates, the
reluctor wheel interrupts a magnetic field produced by a magnet within the sensor and sends a signal to the
ECM through the signal circuit. The CMP sensor circuits are directly connected to the ECM. The CMP sensor
also determines which cylinder is misfiring. The circuits between the CMP sensor and the ECM consists of the
following:

 A ground circuit
 A CMP signal circuit

If the ECM detects no pulses from the CMP sensor, DTC P0342 sets.

DTC Descriptor

This diagnostic procedure supports the following DTC:

DTC P0342 Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor Low Voltage

Conditions for Running the DTC

 The engine is running.

 DTC P0342 runs continuously when the above condition is met.

Conditions for Setting the DTC

The ECM detects no CMP pulses in 32 camshaft rotations.

Action Taken When the DTC Sets

 The control module illuminates the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) when the diagnostic runs and fails.
 The control module records the operating conditions at the time the diagnostic fails. The control module
stores this information in the Freeze Frame/Failure Records.

Conditions for Clearing the MIL/DTC

 The control module turns OFF the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) after 3 consecutive ignition cycles
that the diagnostic runs and does not fail.
 A current DTC, Last Test Failed, clears when the diagnostic runs and passes.
 A history DTC clears after 40 consecutive warm-up cycles, if no failures are reported by this or any other
emission related diagnostic.
 Clear the MIL and the DTC with a scan tool.

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DTC P0342
Step Action Values Yes No
Schematic Reference: Engine Controls Schematics
Connector End View Reference: Engine Controls Connector End Views
Did you perform the Diagnostic System Check - Go to
Engine Controls? Diagnostic
1 - System Check -
Engine
Go to Step 2 Controls
1. Start the engine
2. Observe the DTC Information with a scan
2 tool. -

Did DTC P0342 fail this ignition? Go to Step 4 Go to Step 3

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
3 -
for Running the DTC. You may also
operate the vehicle within the conditions
that you observed from the Freeze
Frame/Failure Records. Go to
Intermittent
Did the DTC fail this ignition? Go to Step 4 Conditions
1. Turn OFF the ignition.
2. Remove the engine cover. Refer to Engine
Cover Replacement .
3. Disconnect the camshaft position (CMP)
sensor harness connector.
4. Turn ON the ignition with the engine OFF.

IMPORTANT:
Use the J 35616-200 Test Lamp Kit for
4 this test. If the J 35616-200 is not B+
available, use a test lamp that measures
between 25-30 ohms.

5. Probe the ignition 1 voltage circuit of the

CMP sensor with a test lamp connected to
a good ground.
6. Measure the voltage from the probe of the
test lamp to a good ground.

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Is the voltage within 0.6 volts of the specified

value? Go to Step 5 Go to Step 12
Connect a test lamp between the ignition 1
voltage circuit and the low reference circuit of
5 -
the CMP sensor.
Does the test lamp illuminate? Go to Step 6 Go to Step 13
Measure the voltage from the signal circuit of the
6 CMP sensor to a good ground with a DMM. 4.8-5.2V
Is the voltage within the specified range? Go to Step 8 Go to Step 7
Test the signal circuit of the CMP sensor for the
following conditions:

 High resistance
 An open
7  A short to ground -
 A short to voltage

Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in

Wiring Systems.
Did you find and correct the condition? Go to Step 16 Go to Step 11
1. Remove the CMP sensor. Refer to
Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor
Replacement .
2. Inspect the CMP sensor for the following
conditions:
 Physical damage

 Loose or improper installation

 Wiring routed too closely to the

8 secondary ignition components -

 Excessive air gap between the CMP
sensor and the reluctor wheel
 The CMP sensor coming in contact
with the reluctor wheel
 Foreign material passing between
the CMP sensor and the reluctor
wheel

Did you find and correct the condition? Go to Step 16 Go to Step 9

IMPORTANT:
If the reluctor wheel is damaged, replace the
CMP sensor.

Inspect the CMP sensor reluctor wheel for the

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following conditions:

 Physical damage
 Improper installation
9  Excessive play or looseness -

Refer to Camshaft Gear Replacement in

Engine Mechanical.Did you find and correct the
condition? Go to Step 16 Go to Step 10
Test for an intermittent and for a poor connection
at the CMP sensor. Refer to Testing for
Intermittent Conditions and Poor
10 -
Connections and Connector Repairs in Wiring
Systems.
Did you find and correct the condition? Go to Step 16 Go to Step 14
Test for an intermittent and for a poor connection
at the ECM. Refer to Testing for Intermittent
11 Conditions and Poor Connections and -
Connector Repairs in Wiring Systems.
Did you find and correct the condition? Go to Step 16 Go to Step 15
1. Repair the ignition 1 voltage circuit of the
CMP sensor for one of the following
conditions:
 An open

 A short to ground
12 -
 High resistance

2. Replace the fuse as necessary. Refer to

Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you complete the repair? Go to Step 16 -

Repair the low reference circuit of the CMP
sensor for one of the following conditions:

 An open
13  High resistance -

Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you complete the repair? Go to Step 16 -
Replace the CMP sensor. Refer to Camshaft
14 Position (CMP) Sensor Replacement . - -
Did you complete the replacement? Go to Step 16
Replace the ECM. Refer to Engine Control
15 Module (ECM) Replacement . - -

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Did you complete the replacement? Go to Step 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
16 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? Go to Step 2 Go to Step 17

Observe the Capture Info with a scan tool. Go to
Are there any DTCs that have not been Diagnostic
17 -
diagnosed? Trouble Code
(DTC) List System OK

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