DTC P0344: CMP Sensor A Intermittent Interruption Honda Element YH2 facelift 2

Note. Before you troubleshoot, record all freeze data and any on-board snapshot, and review GENERAL TROUBLESHOOTING INFORMATION .

1. Turn the ignition switch ON (II).
2. Clear the DTC with the HDS.
3. Start the engine, and let it idle 10 seconds.
4. Check the CMP A NOISE in the DATA LIST with the HDS. Are 0 counts indicated? YES -Go to step 7 . NO - Go to step 5 .
5. Test-drive the vehicle for several minutes in the range of these recorded freeze data parameters: ENGINE SPEED VSS
6. Check the CMP NOISE A count in the DATA LIST with the HDS. Are 0 counts indicated? YES - Go to step 7 . NO - Intermittent failure, the system is OK at this time. Check for poor connections or loose terminals at CMP sensor A and the ECM/PCM.
7. Check for poor or loose connections and 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 - Repair the connectors or terminals, then go to step 11 .
8. Check CMP pulse plate A for damage (see CMP PULSE PLATE A REPLACEMENT ). Is the pulse plate damaged? YES - Replace CMP pulse plate A (see CMP PULSE PLATE A REPLACEMENT ), then go to step 11 . NO - Go to step 9 .
9. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
10. Replace CMP sensor A (see CMP SENSOR A REPLACEMENT ).
11. Turn the ignition switch ON (II).
12. Reset the ECM/PCM with the HDS.
13. Do ECM/PCM IDLE LEARN PROCEDURE .
14. Start the engine, and let it idle 10 seconds.
15. Check for Temporary DTCs or DTCs with the HDS. Is DTC P0344 indicated? YES - Check for poor connections or loose terminals at CMP sensor A and the ECM/PCM, then go to step 1 . NO - Troubleshooting is complete. If any other Temporary DTCs or DTCs are indicated, go to the indicated DTCs troubleshooting.