Lexus ES: Camshaft Position Sensor "A" Bank 1 or Single Sensor Circuit Short to Ground (P034011,P034015,P034511,P034515)

Lexus ES (XZ10) Service Manual / Engine & Hybrid System / 2gr-fks (engine Control) / Sfi System / Camshaft Position Sensor "A" Bank 1 or Single Sensor Circuit Short to Ground (P034011,P034015,P034511,P034515)

DESCRIPTION

The VVT sensor (for intake camshaft) (VV1, VV2 signal) consists of a magnet and MRE (Magneto Resistance Element).

The intake camshaft has a timing rotor for the VVT sensor. When the intake camshaft rotates, changes occur in the air gaps between the timing rotor and MRE, which affects the magnetic field. As a result, the resistance of the MRE material fluctuates. The VVT sensor converts the camshaft rotation data to pulse signals, uses the pulse signals to determine the camshaft angle, and sends it to the ECM. Then the ECM uses this data to control fuel injection duration, injection timing and the Variable Valve Timing (VVT) system.

DTC No.	Detection Item	DTC Detection Condition	Trouble Area	MIL	Memory	Note
P034011	Camshaft Position Sensor "A" Bank 1 or Single Sensor Circuit Short to Ground	The VVT sensor (for intake camshaft of bank 1) output voltage is less than 0.3 V for 4 seconds or more (1 trip detection logic).	Open or short in VVT sensor (for intake camshaft of bank 1) circuit VVT sensor (for intake camshaft of bank 1) ECM	Comes on	DTC stored	SAE Code: P0342
P034015	Camshaft Position Sensor "A" Bank 1 or Single Sensor Circuit Short to Battery or Open	The VVT sensor (for intake camshaft of bank 1) output voltage is higher than 4.7 V for 4 seconds or more (1 trip detection logic).	Open or short in VVT sensor (for intake camshaft of bank 1) circuit VVT sensor (for intake camshaft of bank 1) ECM	Comes on	DTC stored	SAE Code: P0343
P034511	Camshaft Position Sensor "A" Bank 2 Circuit Short to Ground	The VVT sensor (for intake camshaft of bank 2) output voltage is less than 0.3 V for 4 seconds or more (1 trip detection logic).	Open or short in VVT sensor (for intake camshaft of bank 2) circuit VVT sensor (for intake camshaft of bank 2) ECM	Comes on	DTC stored	SAE Code: P0347
P034515	Camshaft Position Sensor "A" Bank 2 Circuit Short to Battery or Open	The VVT sensor (for intake camshaft of bank 2) output voltage is higher than 4.7 V for 4 seconds or more (1 trip detection logic).	Open or short in VVT sensor (for intake camshaft of bank 2) circuit VVT sensor (for intake camshaft of bank 2) ECM	Comes on	DTC stored	SAE Code: P0348

Reference: Inspection using an oscilloscope.
HINT:
- The correct waveform is as shown.
- VV1 stands for the VVT sensor (for intake camshaft of bank 1) signal, and VV2 stands for the VVT sensor (for intake camshaft of bank 2) signal.
ECM Terminal Name

CH1: Between VV1+ and VV1-

CH2: Between VV2+ and VV2-

Tester Range

5 V/DIV., 20 ms./DIV.

Condition

Idling

MONITOR DESCRIPTION

If the output voltage transmitted by the VVT sensor (for intake camshaft) remains low or high the rotation of the camshaft and the crankshaft is not synchronized, the ECM interprets this as a malfunction in the sensor circuit illuminates the MIL and stores a DTC.

MONITOR STRATEGY

Related DTCs	P0342: VVT sensor (bank 1) range check (low voltage) P0343: VVT sensor (bank 1) range check (high voltage) P0347: VVT sensor (bank 2) range check (low voltage) P0348: VVT sensor (bank 2) range check (high voltage)
Required Sensors/Components (Main)	VVT sensor (for intake camshaft)
Required Sensors/Components (Related)	Crankshaft position sensor
Frequency of Operation	Continuous
Duration	4 seconds
MIL Operation	Immediate
Sequence of Operation	None

TYPICAL ENABLING CONDITIONS

P0342 and P0343: VVT Sensor (Bank 1) Range Check (Low Voltage, High Voltage)

All of the following conditions are met	-
Starter	Off
Engine switch	On (IG)
Time after engine switch off to on (IG)	2 seconds or more
Battery voltage	8 V or higher
VVT sensor verify pulse input fail (P0340)	Not detected

P0347 and P0348: VVT Sensor (Bank 2) Range Check (Low Voltage, High Voltage)

All of the following conditions are met	-
Starter	Off
Engine switch	On (IG)
Time after engine switch off to on (IG)	2 seconds or more
Battery voltage	8 V or higher
VVT sensor verify pulse input fail (P0345)	Not detected

TYPICAL MALFUNCTION THRESHOLDS

P0342 and P0347: VVT Sensor Range Check (Low Voltage)

VVT sensor voltage

Less than 0.3 V

P0343 and P0348: VVT Sensor Range Check (High Voltage)

VVT sensor voltage

Higher than 4.7 V

CONFIRMATION DRIVING PATTERN

HINT:

After repair has been completed, clear the DTC and then check that the vehicle has returned to normal by performing the following All Readiness check procedure.
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When clearing the permanent DTCs, refer to the "CLEAR PERMANENT DTC" procedure.
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Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.
Turn the engine switch on (IG).
Turn the Techstream on.
Clear the DTCs (even if no DTCs are stored, perform the clear DTC procedure).
Turn the engine switch off and wait for at least 30 seconds.
Turn the engine switch on (IG) [A].
Turn the Techstream on.
Wait for 5 seconds or more [B].
Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine / Trouble Codes [C].
Read the pending DTCs.
HINT:
- If a pending DTC is output, the system is malfunctioning.
- If a pending DTC is not output, perform the following procedure.
Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine / Utility / All Readiness.
Input the DTC: P034011, P034015, P034511 or P034515.

Check the DTC judgment result.

Techstream Display	Description
NORMAL	DTC judgment completed System normal
ABNORMAL	DTC judgment completed System abnormal
INCOMPLETE	DTC judgment not completed Perform driving pattern after confirming DTC enabling conditions

HINT:

If the judgment result is NORMAL, the system is normal.
If the judgment result is ABNORMAL, the system is malfunctioning.
[A] to [C]: Normal judgment procedure.
The normal judgment procedure is used to complete DTC judgment and also used when clearing permanent DTCs.
When clearing the permanent DTCs, do not disconnect the cable from the battery terminal or attempt to clear the DTCs during this procedure, as doing so will clear the universal trip and normal judgment histories.

WIRING DIAGRAM

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

HINT:

Bank 1 refers to the bank that includes the No. 1 cylinder*.
*: The No. 1 cylinder is the cylinder which is farthest from the transaxle.
Bank 2 refers to the bank that does not include the No. 1 cylinder.
Read freeze frame data using the Techstream. The ECM records vehicle and driving condition information as freeze frame data the moment a DTC is stored. When troubleshooting, freeze frame data can help determine if the vehicle was moving or stationary, if the engine was warmed up or not, if the air fuel ratio was lean or rich, and other data from the time the malfunction occurred.

PROCEDURE

1.	CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR

Front view of wire harness connector

(to VVT Sensor (for Intake Camshaft))

Bank 1

Bank 2

HINT:

Make sure that the connector is properly connected. If it is not, securely connect it and check for DTCs again.

(a) Disconnect the VVT sensor (for intake camshaft) connector.

(b) Turn the engine switch on (IG).

Standard Voltage:

Tester Connection	Condition	Specified Condition
C8-3 (VC) - Body ground	Engine switch on (IG)	4.5 to 5.5 V
C9-3 (VC) - Body ground	Engine switch on (IG)	4.5 to 5.5 V
C8-1 (VVR+) - Body ground	Engine switch on (IG)	3.0 to 5.0 V
C9-1 (VVL+) - Body ground	Engine switch on (IG)	3.0 to 5.0 V

(d) Turn the engine switch off and wait for at least 30 seconds.

(e) Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

Standard Resistance:

Tester Connection	Condition	Specified Condition
C8-3 (VC) - C8-1 (VVR+)	Engine switch off	1.425 to 1.575 kΩ
C9-3 (VC) - C9-1 (VVL+)	Engine switch off	1.425 to 1.575 kΩ
C8-2 (VVR-) - Body ground	Always	Below 1 Ω
C9-2 (VVL-) - Body ground	Always	Below 1 Ω

REPLACE VVT SENSOR (FOR INTAKE CAMSHAFT)

2.	CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (VVT SENSOR (FOR INTAKE CAMSHAFT) - ECM)

(a) Disconnect the VVT sensor (for intake camshaft) connector.

(b) Disconnect the ECM connector.

Standard Resistance:

Tester Connection	Condition	Specified Condition
C8-1 (VVR+) - C32-132 (VV1+)	Always	Below 1 Ω
C8-2 (VVR-) - C32-100 (VV1-)	Always	Below 1 Ω
C8-3 (VC) - C32-99 (VCV1)	Always	Below 1 Ω
C9-1 (VVL+) - C32-129 (VV2+)	Always	Below 1 Ω
C9-2 (VVL-) - C32-97 (VV2-)	Always	Below 1 Ω
C9-3 (VC) - C32-98 (VCV2)	Always	Below 1 Ω
C8-1 (VVR+) or C32-132 (VV1+) - Body ground and other terminals	Always	10 kΩ or higher
C8-2 (VVR-) or C32-100 (VV1-) - Body ground and other terminals	Always	10 kΩ or higher
C8-3 (VC) or C32-99 (VCV1) - Body ground and other terminals	Always	10 kΩ or higher
C9-1 (VVL+) or C32-129 (VV2+) - Body ground and other terminals	Always	10 kΩ or higher
C9-2 (VVL-) or C32-97 (VV2-) - Body ground and other terminals	Always	10 kΩ or higher
C9-3 (VC) or C32-98 (VCV2) - Body ground and other terminals	Always	10 kΩ or higher

REPLACE ECM

REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR

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