Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
2000 Mazda B2500 SX, AutomaticFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor Malfunction
DTC P0420 DETECTION CONDITION AND POSSIBLE CAUSE
| DTC P0340 | CAMSHAFT POSITION (CMP) SENSOR MALFUNCTION |
|---|---|
| DETECTION CONDITION |
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| POSSIBLE CAUSE |
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| HINT | Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor Description
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DTC P0420 INSPECTION
| STEP | INSPECTION | ACTION | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
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Yes | If engine starts, go to next step. If engine does not start, DTC P0340 is not the cause of the No Start. See TEST 16: NO START . |
| No | Perform PCM Quick Test. | ||
| 2 | CLEAR AND ATTEMPT TO RE-GENERATE DTC P0340
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Yes | Go to next step. |
| No | Fault is intermittent. See TEST 4: INTERMITTENT . |
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| 3 | CHECK FOR OPEN CMP CIRCUIT BETWEEN PCM AND CMP SENSOR
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Yes | Go to next step. |
| No | Repair open circuit. Go to step 8. |
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| 4 | CHECK CMP FOR SHORT TO POWER
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Yes | Go to next step. |
| No | Repair CMP circuit to power. Go to step 8. |
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| 5 | CHECK CMP FOR SHORT TO GND
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Yes | Go to next step. |
| No | Repair short circuit. Go to step 8. |
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| 6 | CHECK FOR SHORTS IN PCM
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Yes | Go to next step. |
| No | Replace PCM. See COMPUTERIZED ENGINE CONTROLS
. Go to step 8. |
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| 7 | CHECK CMP SENSOR OUTPUT
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Yes | Replace PCM. See COMPUTERIZED ENGINE CONTROLS
. Go to step 8. |
| No | Replace CMP sensor. See IGNITION SYSTEM . Go to step 8. |
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| 8 | VERIFY TROUBLESHOOTING OF DTCs COMPLETED
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Yes | Replace PCM. See COMPUTERIZED ENGINE CONTROLS
. Repeat PCM Quick Test. |
| No | If any other DTC is present, go to applicable DTC inspection. If no DTC is present, troubleshooting complete. |
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.
