What is the P0344 fault number? What is the description for the Camshaft Position Sensor A” Circuit Intermittent Failure (Bank 1 or one sensor)? How can you fix the P0344 fault? What are the symptoms and causes for the P0344 fault code
What is the P0344 Fault code? What does it mean?
The camshaft location sensor calculates camshaft position relative the crankshaft. This sensor is used to calculate the timing of the ignition and fuel injector by powertrain control module. The fault code P0344 is set if the voltage signal from the sensor is not continuous.
The general powertrain fault code P0344 can be found in all vehicles made and models since 2003. This code is indicative of an intermittent electrical fault. This code may be used in conjunction with P0340 or P0341 fault codes.
There are different troubleshooting steps depending on the vehicle’s make and model. Some vehicles may have a single camshaft (SOHC), while others may have two. P0344 is the camshaft sensor located on the cylinder 1 side (Bank 1).
What causes the P0344 Fault code?
- – Defective camshaft position sensor
- – Worn or damaged camshaft position sensor wiring, or loose connector connection
- – Poor electrical connection to the camshaft position sensor
- – Reluctor wheel for defective camshaft position sensor
- – Defective starter motor
- – Dead or weak battery
- – Short circuit on the starter circuit
- PCM related issues
What are the symptoms for P0344 fault code?
- – Illumination for check engine light
- – The engine does not start, or it is too hard to start.
- Engine hesitation and stalls
- – Engine won’t start up after stopping
- Engine misfire
- – Engine makes clicking or mechanical sounds
- – The engine is not producing enough power
- – Idle speed irregularity
How do I fix the P0344 fault code?
- – Replacing a dying or weak battery
- Replacement of worn or melted cables
- – Clean the electrical connections for the camshaft position sensor
- – Replacing camshaft position sensor
- – Replacing crankshaft position sensor
How serious is the P0344 Fault code?
A malfunction can occur when the camshaft position sensor sends an intermittent signal. The vehicle might stall and stop working if the problem is not addressed. You should repair it as soon possible.
