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Faulty Signal. Permanent Fault






Faulty signal. Permanent fault

Checking the connector








- Ignition off
- Check the connector for the camshaft position (CMP) sensor for contact resistance and oxidation according to Checking wiring and terminals. Permanent fault Checking Wiring and Terminals. Permanent Fault
- Reinstall the components, reconnect the connectors etc.
- Start the engine
- Rev the engine a couple of times
- Read off diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs).
If the status of the diagnostic trouble code (DTC) has changed to intermittent, the fault was caused by loose connections in the connector and the fault has been remedied.

Other information
- To access or replace the camshaft position (CMP) sensor, see Replacing camshaft position (CMP) sensor Removal and Replacement.









Is the status of the diagnostic trouble code (DTC) intermittent?

Yes - FAULT FOUND

No - Checking components and wiring

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Checking components and wiring
Try a new camshaft position (CMP) sensor.

Other information
- To replace the camshaft position (CMP) sensor, see Replacing camshaft position (CMP) sensor Removal and Replacement.

Continue - Verification

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Verification




- Reconnect the connectors, reinstall components etc.
- Start the engine
- Rev the engine a couple of times.
Read off diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs).





Has the diagnostic trouble code (DTC) ECM-32 changed status to intermittent?

Yes - FAULT FOUND

No - No Fault Found Fault-tracing information

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Fault-tracing information




Information

Fault-tracing information
The fault should have been detected and remedied. As this is not the case fault-tracing has failed.
Exit fault-tracing for this diagnostic trouble code (DTC) or make another attempt.

Do you want to exit fault-tracing?

Yes - Exit fault-tracing

No - Attempt New Test

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Attempt New Test - Checking the connector

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