DTC P0344: CMP Sensor A Intermittent Interruption

1. Note this freeze data:
   - Engine speed
   - Vehicle speed

1. Clear the DTC with the HDS.

1. Start engine, and let it idle 10 seconds.

1. Check the CMP A NOISE in the DATA LIST with the HDS.

Is 0 count indicated?

YES | - | Go to Step 7 .
NO | - | Go to Step 5 .

1. Test-drive the vehicle for several minutes in the range of the recorded freeze data.

1. Check the CMP A NOISE in the DATA LIST with the HDS.

Is 0 count indicated?

YES | - | Go to Step 7 .
NO | - | Intermittent failure, system is OK at this time. Check for poor connections or loose terminals at CMP sensor A and the ECM/PCM.■

1. Check for poor connections or loose terminals at these locations:
   - CMP sensor A
   - ECM/PCM
   - Engine ground
   - Body ground

Are the connections and terminals OK?

YES | - | Go to Step 8 .
NO | - | Reconnect the connectors or terminals, then go to Step 11 .

1. Check for damage to CMP sensor A pulse plate.

Is the plate damaged?

YES | - | Replace CMP sensor A pulse plate, then go to Step 11 .
NO | - | Go to Step 9 .

1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.

1. Replace CMP sensor A.

1. Turn the ignition switch ON (II).

1. Reset the ECM/PCM with the HDS.

1. Do the ECM/PCM idle learn procedure.

1. Start the engine, and let it idle for 10 seconds.

1. Check for Temporary DTCs or DTCs in the DTCs MENU with the HDS.

Are any Temporary DTCs or DTCs indicated?

YES | - | If DTC P0344 is indicated, check for poor connections or loose terminals at CMP sensor A and the ECM/PCM, then go to Step 1 . If any other Temporary DTCs or DTCs are indicated, go to the indicated DTC's troubleshooting.
NO | - | Troubleshooting is complete.■