2018 Ford Fusion Energi TitaniumFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

DTC P0344 - Camshaft Position Sensor A Circuit Intermittent (Bank 1 Or Single Sensor)

P0344 - CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR A CIRCUIT INTERMITTENT (BANK 1 OR SINGLE SENSOR)

Description:  This DTC sets when the PCM detects an intermittent signal from the camshaft position 11 (CMP11) sensor.
Possible Causes: 
  • VBPWR circuit intermittent open
  • CMP11 circuit intermittent open
  • CMP11 circuit intermittent short to ground
  • CMP11 circuit intermittent short to voltage
  • SIGRTN circuit intermittent open
  • SIGRTN circuit intermittent short to voltage
  • Intermittent short circuit
  • Damaged CMP11 sensor shielding
  • Damaged CMP11 sensor
Diagnostic Aids:  Harness routing, harness alterations, incorrect shielding, or electrical interference from other systems may have an intermittent impact on the CMP11 signal.
Application  Key On Engine Off  Key On Engine Running  Continuous Memory 
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