EA288 after distribution – P0341 camshaft position sensor correlation, prolonged starting.
by meccanic · rep 0 · 2026-07-05
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Immediately after replacing the timing belt: extended cranking time, sometimes sporadic P0341 code. The components have been checked multiple times and "seem fine." The camshaft sensor is new and original.
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When the timing marks align but P0341 persists, documented practice suggests: (1) verifying the ACTUAL position of the camshafts using dedicated locking tools, not just visually aligning them with the marks – a half-tooth misalignment during tensioning is common; (2) checking the pulse generator wheel on the camshaft sensor – it may be slightly displaced/rotated during installation (where the design allows), causing incorrect correlation even though the timing appears to be correct according to the marks; (3) verifying the camshaft-crankshaft correlation in live data using a scanner – the offset value directly indicates whether the problem is mechanical or related to the sensor; (4) checking the clearance/seating of the sensor (distance to the wheel). The procedure and acceptable correlation values are as specified in the official documentation.
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