P0340-28 Camshaft pos sensor circuit range/performance???

[bafoo]

Just plugged the vec in as I had a very brief "flash" of the car/spanner on the first start up this morning and got the above code/description.

The car/spanner did NOT stay illuminated and the car is running fine.

Anybody got any ideas???

[Ste]

P0340 is camshaft position sensor circuit malfunction.

If the car is operating normally, then don't really worry about it for now. May just be a glitch.
If it happens again, then check the plug for good connection.

I know all about this fault code for my car......

What engine is it?

[bafoo]

Its the 1.9cdti 150 bhp, think the engine code is z19 DTH, and its a 56 plate estate (design)

Where should i look for the "plug", I have no idea where the cam shaft sensor is!!

I have had the cam belt/kit done at 82k, 18k early if that helps any!!

also, it has flashed up once before, the morning after I changed the glow plugs.....if that makes any difference

[the-wizard]

I knew you had a 150 when i read your post!!, the sensor wires are just bellow my finger!, I'm actually pointing out the cam timing bung, but you can see the sensor wire & another, I've cut the original tie & pulled some 'slack' up towards the sensor, i had this fault a dozen times & it turned out to be a tight wire pulling & causing a dodgy connection. hope yours is as simple, .

[bafoo]

That kind of makes sense mate, as recently, when i removed my plastic engine cover, i did notice some signs of rubbing on its underside from around that area. almost as though i have fitted it slightly wrong and its pressing on some wires.

Thanks a lot for that, i'll check it out later