Posts Tagged: P1345
P1345 Code: What it means the most common causes
Learn what a P1345 code means, the most common causes and fixes A P1345 is defined as Camshaft Position Correlation. In the old days distributors were driven off of a gear on the camshaft. That camshaft was driven by a chain or gear from the crankshaft and that allowed the distributor to deliver spark at just the right moment in time with the piston position. In this case, the ECM is seeing a problem that makes it believe the camshaft is out of time with the crankshaft. How does it … Read More
Understanding the P1345 Trouble Code and its Significance
How to Diagnose and Fix the P1345 Trouble Code The P1345 Trouble Code is an “enhanced” or “manufacturer-specific” Trouble Code and may not be read by Trouble Code readers or scan tools that only read generic OBDII trouble Trouble Codes. The Trouble Code indicates an issue related to the camshaft position (CMP) and crankshaft position (CKP) correlation. The official definition is: Sensor Circuit Malfunction/crankshaft Position – Camshaft Position Correlation This Trouble Code can appear on various vehicle makes and models, and the specific meaning can vary slightly depending on the … Read More