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DTC P0344: CMP Sensor Circuit Intermittent Interruption Honda Pilot I

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Note. Before you troubleshoot, record all freeze data and any on-board snapshot, and review the general troubleshooting information (see GENERAL TROUBLESHOOTING INFORMATION ).

  1. Turn the ignition switch ON (II).
  2. Clear the DTC with the HDS.
  3. Test-drive the vehicle for several minutes in the range of these recorded freeze data parameters: ENGINE SPEED VSS
  4. Check for Temporary DTCs or DTCs with the HDS. Is DTC P0344 indicated? YES -Go to step 5. NO -Intermittent failure, the system is OK at this time. Check for poor connections or loose terminals at the CMP sensor and the PCM.
  5. Check for poor or loose connections at these connectors and terminals: CMP sensor PCM Engine ground Body ground Are the connections OK? YES -Go to step 6. NO -Reconnect or repair the connectors or terminals, then go to step 9 .
  6. Check for damage to the CMP sensor pulse projection on the front camshaft pulley (see «CKP SENSOR REPLACEMENT»(ref-298125-S05885482552008091500000) ). Is there damage? YES -Replace the front camshaft pulley (see «CKP SENSOR REPLACEMENT»(ref-298125-S05885482552008091500000) ), then go to step 9 . NO -Go to step 7.
  7. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
  8. Replace the CMP sensor (see «CKP SENSOR REPLACEMENT»(ref-298125-S05885482552008091500000) ).
  9. Turn the ignition switch ON (II).
  10. Reset the PCM with the HDS.
  11. Clear the CKP pattern with the HDS.
  12. Do the PCM idle learn procedure (see «PCM IDLE LEARN PROCEDURE»(ref-243313-S13405059332006082300000) ).
  13. Do the CKP pattern learn procedure (see «CRANK (CKP) PATTERN CLEAR/CRANK (CKP) PATTERN LEARN»(ref-243311-S03388305952006082300000) ).
  14. Test-drive the vehicle for several minutes in the range of these recorded freeze data parameters: ENGINE SPEED VSS
  15. Check for Temporary DTCs or DTCs with the HDS. Is DTC P0344 indicated? YES -Check for poor connections or loose terminals at the CKP sensor and the PCM, then go to step 1 . NO -Troubleshooting is complete. If any other Temporary DTCs or DTCs are indicated, go to the indicated DTC's troubleshooting.

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