DTC P0344: Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor Intermittent Interruption: General Description

Camshaft position (CMP) sensor consists of a rotor and a semiconductor that detects rotor position. When the engine starts, the rotor turns and the magnetic flux in the semiconductor device changes. The changes of magnetic flux are converted into pulsing signals to the powertrain control module (PCM). The PCM determines the camshaft position according to the signals from the crankshaft position (CKP) sensor and the CMP sensor. If no pulsing signals are detected from the CMP sensor, a malfunction is detected and a DTC is stored.