Engine Error
P0342
Camshaft Position Sensor A Circuit Low Input (Bank 1)
Severity
High
Symptoms
Hard starting, sluggish acceleration, poor fuel economy
Common Causes
- Short to ground in camshaft sensor wiring
- Defective camshaft sensor
- Low battery voltage
- Failed PCM
How to Fix
- 1 Repair short to ground
- 2 Replace camshaft position sensor
- 3 Test charging system
- 4 Test PCM
Estimated Repair Cost
USD
$80
–
$300
Cam sensor replacement: 100 - 250