2005 Mitsubishi Outlander 2.4L. if camshaft is out of time will it read cam sensor fault?

Question

2005 Mitsubishi Outlander 2.4L. if the camshaft is out of time will it read cam sensor fault?

Answer 1

HI there,

Yes, if the timing is out by to much then you will get a code for the cam position sensor. I have seen this when a timing belt jumps a couple of teeth. The car may still run, but you will get a cam sensor code.

Answer 2

P0340 MITSUBISHI - Camshaft Position Sensor Circuit

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