Warning lights
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Warning lights
Hi there... we're new here and my wife has a 2012 CRV. The other day the VSA/Steering/Engine lights all came on together. I disconnected the battery and after reconnecting... the lights went out... for a day. But they're back on. I plugged in the diagnostic tool & it threw a P0341 - camshaft position sensor. Could this really be the problem... or does it need an ECU upgrade from the dealer... as suggested by someone? Thanx for any help you can offer.
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Re: Warning lights
P0341: CMP Sensor and CKP Sensor Incorrect Phase Detected.
A damaged or stretched chain will set the P0341 trouble code; the chain has stretched past the limit of the tensioner. Infrequent oil changes and/or low oil levels can cause the issue. The car's computer expects to see the camshafts and the crankshaft at certain positions throughout the rev band and when it doesn't it sets this code.
A damaged or stretched cam chain by measuring the clearance between the cam chain and the cam chain autotensioner arm with a cam chain inspection gauge. If that clearance is more than 4.3 mm, you’ve got a bad chain and will need to replace it along with the cam chain auto-tensioner. Hopefully, there isn't other damage yet.
If there is a P0341, the issue should be taken care of sooner than later, as it will not get better with time. Instead, you may end up with an engine that needs replacement due to bent valve, etc.
A damaged or stretched chain will set the P0341 trouble code; the chain has stretched past the limit of the tensioner. Infrequent oil changes and/or low oil levels can cause the issue. The car's computer expects to see the camshafts and the crankshaft at certain positions throughout the rev band and when it doesn't it sets this code.
A damaged or stretched cam chain by measuring the clearance between the cam chain and the cam chain autotensioner arm with a cam chain inspection gauge. If that clearance is more than 4.3 mm, you’ve got a bad chain and will need to replace it along with the cam chain auto-tensioner. Hopefully, there isn't other damage yet.
If there is a P0341, the issue should be taken care of sooner than later, as it will not get better with time. Instead, you may end up with an engine that needs replacement due to bent valve, etc.
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Re: Warning lights
P0341: CMP Sensor and CKP Sensor Incorrect Phase Detected.
A damaged or stretched chain will set the P0341 trouble code; the chain has stretched past the limit of the tensioner. Infrequent oil changes and/or low oil levels can cause the issue. The car's computer expects to see the camshafts and the crankshaft at certain positions throughout the rev band and when it doesn't it sets this code.
A damaged or stretched cam chain by measuring the clearance between the cam chain and the cam chain autotensioner arm with a cam chain inspection gauge. If that clearance is more than 4.3 mm, you’ve got a bad chain and will need to replace it along with the cam chain auto-tensioner. Hopefully, there isn't other damage yet.
If there is a P0341, the issue should be taken care of sooner than later, as it will not get better with time. Instead, you may end up with an engine that needs replacement due to bent valve, etc.
A damaged or stretched chain will set the P0341 trouble code; the chain has stretched past the limit of the tensioner. Infrequent oil changes and/or low oil levels can cause the issue. The car's computer expects to see the camshafts and the crankshaft at certain positions throughout the rev band and when it doesn't it sets this code.
A damaged or stretched cam chain by measuring the clearance between the cam chain and the cam chain autotensioner arm with a cam chain inspection gauge. If that clearance is more than 4.3 mm, you’ve got a bad chain and will need to replace it along with the cam chain auto-tensioner. Hopefully, there isn't other damage yet.
If there is a P0341, the issue should be taken care of sooner than later, as it will not get better with time. Instead, you may end up with an engine that needs replacement due to bent valve, etc.
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