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A L L Diagnostic Trouble Codes ( DTC ): P Code Charts

P1345
DTC P1345 Crankshaft Position (CKP) - Camshaft Position (CMP) Correlation

Circuit Description

This diagnostic trouble code (DTC) monitors the crankshaft position (CKP) and the camshaft position (CMP) signals to determine if they are
synchronized. If both signals are not observed by the control module within a narrow time window, the vehicle control module (VCM) will
determine that an error has occurred.

Conditions for Running the DTC

The engine is running.

Conditions for Setting the DTC

When the engine is running, the cam sensor reference pulse is not detected at the correct relative position to the crankshaft position sensor pulse.

Action Taken When the DTC Sets

- The control module illuminates the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) the first time the diagnostic runs and fails.
- The control module will set the DTC and records the operating conditions at the time the diagnostic fails. The control module stores the failure
information in the scan tools Freeze Frame/Failure Records.

Conditions for Clearing the MIL or DTC

- The control module turns OFF the MIL after 3 consecutive drive trips when the test has run and passed.
- A history DTC will clear if no fault conditions have been detected for 40 warm-up cycles. A warm-up cycle occurs when the coolant
temperature has risen 22°C (40°F) from the startup coolant temperature and the engine coolant reaches a temperature that is more than 70°C
(158°F) during the same ignition cycle.
- Use a scan tool in order to clear the DTCs.

Diagnostic Aids

Check for the following items:

- A loose CMP sensor causing a variance in the sensor signal

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- Excessive free play in the timing chain and gear assembly

- An incorrectly installed distributor--1 tooth off in either the advance or the retard position
- A loose distributor rotor on the distributor shaft
- A loose or missing distributor hold down bolt

An intermittent may be caused by any of the following conditions:

- A poor connection
- Rubbed through wire insulation
- A broken wire inside the insulation

Thoroughly check any circuitry that is suspected of causing the intermittent complaint. Refer to Intermittents and Poor Connections
Diagnosis in Wiring Systems See: Diagrams/Diagnostic Aids.

If a repair is necessary, refer to Wiring Repairs or Connector Repairs in Wiring Systems See: Diagrams/Diagnostic Aids.

Test Description

The numbers below refer to the step numbers on the table.

4. This test will determine if this DTC is intermittent.

5. If there is a variance in the camshaft sensor signal it will be detected in this step.
6. Unintentional damage to the distributor shaft may result If excessive pressure is used to rotate the distributor.
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