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DTC/P0345

P0345: Camshaft Position Sensor A Circuit Malfunction (Bank 2)

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Moderata GravitàSicuro da guidare (a breve termine)Impianto elettrico

P0345 means the ECM can't get a valid signal from camshaft position sensor A on bank 2 (the bank that doesn't contain cylinder 1). Fuel injection sync and variable valve timing accuracy drop until it's fixed.

Costo di riparazione stimatoDa €65 a €2500+, varia in base al veicolo

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Cosa significa P0345?

P0345 means the ECM can't get a valid signal from camshaft position sensor A on bank 2 (the bank that doesn't contain cylinder 1). Fuel injection sync and variable valve timing accuracy drop until it's fixed.

P0345 è un codice diagnostico di guasto relativo a impianto elettrico, classificato con gravità moderate. Quando la centralina (ECU) del tuo veicolo rileva questa condizione, memorizza P0345 e accende la spia motore.

Quali sono i sintomi di P0345?

Se il tuo veicolo ha attivato P0345, potresti notare uno o più di questi sintomi:

  • Check engine light on, occasionally flashing under load if misfires develop
  • Hard starting or extended cranking, often worse when hot
  • Rough idle with intermittent misfire feel
  • Power loss and hesitation during acceleration
  • Occasional stalling at idle or when coming to a stop
  • 5-10% drop in fuel economy from degraded fuel trims
  • Limp mode on VAG, BMW, and some Ford applications

Cosa causa P0345?

Ecco le cause più comuni di P0345:

altaFailed camshaft position sensor on bank 2 (Hall-effect element degrades with heat)
altaOil-contaminated or corroded connector at the sensor, usually from a leaking valve cover gasket
mediaWorn variable valve timing actuator or solenoid causing cam correlation drift
mediaStretched timing chain or worn tensioner shifting reluctor timing out of window
bassaDamaged reluctor ring on the camshaft (cracks, missing teeth)
bassaOpen or shorted wiring between sensor and ECM, or a failed ECM driver

È sicuro guidare con P0345?

In genere sì, per brevi tragitti. You can drive short distances, but expect rough running, hard starts, and possible stalling. Without a clean CMP signal the ECM falls back to crankshaft-only timing, which is less precise and hard on the catalyst if you leave it for weeks.

Come si diagnostica P0345?

Segui questi passaggi per individuare la causa principale di P0345:

  1. Scan for all stored and pending codes, noting companion codes like P0340, P0341, P0016, or crankshaft position codes that change the diagnostic path
  2. Confirm which bank is bank 2 for your specific engine using a factory diagram, bank 2 is the side without cylinder 1 and it varies by manufacturer
  3. Visually inspect the bank 2 CMP connector for oil intrusion, green corrosion, bent pins, and chafed wires near the valve cover
  4. With key on engine off, verify reference voltage (5V or 12V depending on sensor type) and a clean ground at the sensor connector
  5. Use a scope or graphing scan tool to capture the CMP waveform while cranking, a missing or ragged square wave points at the sensor or reluctor
  6. Remove the sensor and inspect the tip for metal shavings, sludge, or physical damage to the pole piece
  7. Check cam-to-crank correlation in live data, a phase error over 5-8 degrees suggests chain stretch or a failed VVT actuator rather than a bad sensor
  8. If sensor, wiring, and reference voltage all pass, back-probe at the ECM connector while cranking to isolate a harness break from an ECM fault

Quanto costa riparare P0345?

I costi di riparazione di P0345 variano a seconda della causa principale e del tuo veicolo. Ecco le stime tipiche:

Riparazione Costo dei ricambi Costo della manodopera Stima totale Difficoltà fai-da-te
Replace bank 2 camshaft position sensor €25–€120 €40–€150 €65–€270 Facile
Repair wiring harness or replace connector pigtail at sensor €10–€50 €60–€180 €70–€230 Moderata
Replace VVT/VCT solenoid or phaser on bank 2 €80–€450 €150–€600 €230–€1050 Moderata
Timing chain, tensioner and guides replacement €250–€700 €600–€1800 €850–€2500 Professionale
ECM repair or replacement with programming €400–€1200 €100–€300 €500–€1500 Professionale

Prezzi stimati al March 2026. I costi variano in base alla regione, al veicolo e all'officina.

P0345 su veicoli specifici

P0345 si comporta in modo diverso a seconda del tuo veicolo. Seleziona la tua auto qui sotto per cause specifiche del modello, problemi noti e stime dei costi adeguate:

Nissan

P0345 su Nissan Pathfinder VQ40DE 4.0L

2005-2012

The VQ40DE is a repeat offender for CMP sensor failure. Bank 2 sensor sits on the firewall side rear of the head. Nissan TSB NTB08-076 covers the sensor and connector update.

Cosa causa P0345 su una Nissan Pathfinder VQ40DE 4.0L?

Nissan Pathfinder VQ40DE 4.0LOriginal Hitachi sensor internal failure common past 120,000 km
Nissan Pathfinder VQ40DE 4.0LOil seepage into the connector from a weeping rear valve cover gasket

Costo di riparazione di P0345 per Nissan Pathfinder VQ40DE 4.0L

Costi stimati per i proprietari di Nissan Pathfinder VQ40DE 4.0Ladeguato al ribasso rispetto alla media a causa dei prezzi dei ricambi specifici Nissan

Riparazione Costo dei ricambi Costo della manodopera Stima totale Difficoltà fai-da-te
Replace bank 2 camshaft position sensor €23–€108 €36–€135 €59–€243 Facile
Repair wiring harness or replace connector pigtail at sensor €9–€45 €54–€162 €63–€207 Moderata
Replace VVT/VCT solenoid or phaser on bank 2 €72–€405 €135–€540 €207–€945 Moderata
Timing chain, tensioner and guides replacement €225–€630 €540–€1620 €765–€2250 Professionale
ECM repair or replacement with programming €360–€1080 €90–€270 €450–€1350 Professionale

Prezzi stimati al March 2026. I costi variano in base alla regione, al veicolo e all'officina.

Volkswagen

P0345 su VW Golf GTI 2.0 TFSI EA888

2008-2014

EA888 is an inline-4, so a P0345 on VCDS almost always refers to the exhaust cam sensor. Gen 2 EA888 has a documented timing chain stretch issue (tensioner part 06K109467K supersedes earlier versions).

Cosa causa P0345 su una VW Golf GTI 2.0 TFSI EA888?

VW Golf GTI 2.0 TFSI EA888Stretched timing chain and failed tensioner causing cam correlation drift
VW Golf GTI 2.0 TFSI EA888Exhaust camshaft position sensor (06H957147) internal failure

Costo di riparazione di P0345 per VW Golf GTI 2.0 TFSI EA888

Costi stimati per i proprietari di VW Golf GTI 2.0 TFSI EA888adeguato al rialzo rispetto alla media a causa dei prezzi dei ricambi specifici Volkswagen

Riparazione Costo dei ricambi Costo della manodopera Stima totale Difficoltà fai-da-te
Replace bank 2 camshaft position sensor €30–€144 €48–€180 €78–€324 Facile
Repair wiring harness or replace connector pigtail at sensor €12–€60 €72–€216 €84–€276 Moderata
Replace VVT/VCT solenoid or phaser on bank 2 €96–€540 €180–€720 €276–€1260 Moderata
Timing chain, tensioner and guides replacement €300–€840 €720–€2160 €1020–€3000 Professionale
ECM repair or replacement with programming €480–€1440 €120–€360 €600–€1800 Professionale

Prezzi stimati al March 2026. I costi variano in base alla regione, al veicolo e all'officina.

BMW

P0345 su BMW 3-Series N52/N54

2006-2013

On N54, bank 2 CMP faults often coincide with exhaust VANOS solenoid problems. The sensor connector is right below the valve cover and gets soaked when the gasket leaks, which is basically a maintenance item on these engines.

Cosa causa P0345 su una BMW 3-Series N52/N54?

BMW 3-Series N52/N54Oil-soaked CMP connector from a leaking valve cover gasket
BMW 3-Series N52/N54Sticking exhaust VANOS solenoid triggering cam correlation faults

Costo di riparazione di P0345 per BMW 3-Series N52/N54

Costi stimati per i proprietari di BMW 3-Series N52/N54adeguato al rialzo rispetto alla media a causa dei prezzi dei ricambi specifici BMW

Riparazione Costo dei ricambi Costo della manodopera Stima totale Difficoltà fai-da-te
Replace bank 2 camshaft position sensor €33–€156 €52–€195 €85–€351 Facile
Repair wiring harness or replace connector pigtail at sensor €13–€65 €78–€234 €91–€299 Moderata
Replace VVT/VCT solenoid or phaser on bank 2 €104–€585 €195–€780 €299–€1365 Moderata
Timing chain, tensioner and guides replacement €325–€910 €780–€2340 €1105–€3250 Professionale
ECM repair or replacement with programming €520–€1560 €130–€390 €650–€1950 Professionale

Prezzi stimati al March 2026. I costi variano in base alla regione, al veicolo e all'officina.

Ford

P0345 su Ford F-150 5.4L 3V Triton

2004-2010

The 3V 5.4L is infamous for VCT phaser rattle and failure, which throws P0345 alongside P0344/P0346. Ford TSB 08-7-6 covers phaser, chain, and tensioner replacement. Sludge from missed 8,000 km oil intervals is the underlying cause.

Cosa causa P0345 su una Ford F-150 5.4L 3V Triton?

Ford F-150 5.4L 3V TritonWorn variable cam timing phaser on bank 2
Ford F-150 5.4L 3V TritonVCT solenoid screen clogged with sludge, sold as a Motorcraft update kit

Costo di riparazione di P0345 per Ford F-150 5.4L 3V Triton

Costi stimati per i proprietari di Ford F-150 5.4L 3V Tritonadeguato al rialzo rispetto alla media a causa dei prezzi dei ricambi specifici Ford

Riparazione Costo dei ricambi Costo della manodopera Stima totale Difficoltà fai-da-te
Replace bank 2 camshaft position sensor €35–€168 €56–€210 €91–€378 Facile
Repair wiring harness or replace connector pigtail at sensor €14–€70 €84–€252 €98–€322 Moderata
Replace VVT/VCT solenoid or phaser on bank 2 €112–€630 €210–€840 €322–€1470 Moderata
Timing chain, tensioner and guides replacement €350–€980 €840–€2520 €1190–€3500 Professionale
ECM repair or replacement with programming €560–€1680 €140–€420 €700–€2100 Professionale

Prezzi stimati al March 2026. I costi variano in base alla regione, al veicolo e all'officina.

Toyota

P0345 su Toyota Tacoma 1GR-FE 4.0L V6

2005-2015

1GR-FE is generally reliable, the bank 2 sensor sits on the passenger side near the exhaust manifold and cooks over time. Denso OEM (90919-05060) lasts, generic Amazon parts often fail within a year.

Cosa causa P0345 su una Toyota Tacoma 1GR-FE 4.0L V6?

Toyota Tacoma 1GR-FE 4.0L V6Heat-related sensor failure past 150,000 km
Toyota Tacoma 1GR-FE 4.0L V6Cheap aftermarket sensor producing intermittent signal drops

Costo di riparazione di P0345 per Toyota Tacoma 1GR-FE 4.0L V6

Costi stimati per i proprietari di Toyota Tacoma 1GR-FE 4.0L V6adeguato al ribasso rispetto alla media a causa dei prezzi dei ricambi specifici Toyota

Riparazione Costo dei ricambi Costo della manodopera Stima totale Difficoltà fai-da-te
Replace bank 2 camshaft position sensor €21–€102 €34–€128 €55–€230 Facile
Repair wiring harness or replace connector pigtail at sensor €9–€43 €51–€153 €60–€196 Moderata
Replace VVT/VCT solenoid or phaser on bank 2 €68–€383 €128–€510 €196–€893 Moderata
Timing chain, tensioner and guides replacement €213–€595 €510–€1530 €723–€2125 Professionale
ECM repair or replacement with programming €340–€1020 €85–€255 €425–€1275 Professionale

Prezzi stimati al March 2026. I costi variano in base alla regione, al veicolo e all'officina.

Questi codici compaiono spesso insieme a P0345 o indicano problemi correlati:

Domande frequenti su P0345

Which side is bank 2 on my V6 or V8?

Bank 2 is the side that doesn't contain cylinder 1. On most transverse Japanese V6s (VQ35, J35) it's the firewall-side bank. On Ford Modular V8s it's the driver side. On GM LS engines it's the passenger side. Check a factory bank diagram before ordering parts, this is the single most common wasted repair on P0345.

Can I just clear P0345 and keep driving?

You can clear it, but if the fault is still present it'll return in a few drive cycles. The real cost of ignoring it is catalyst wear, fuel trims and injector timing get sloppy and a €600 cat converter is a lot worse than a €50 sensor.

Will a new sensor fix it, or do I need a timing chain job?

On engines under about 120,000 km a sensor or connector fix is usually enough. On known chain-stretch platforms (VAG 2.0 TFSI EA888 Gen 2, BMW N20/N47, Nissan VQ35) verify cam-to-crank phase before assuming the sensor. Replacing a sensor on a stretched chain is throwing money away.

Why did P0345 appear right after an oil change?

Two things: an overfill can push oil past the cam seal and drown the sensor connector, or the tech bumped the connector loose while working around the valve cover. Pull the connector, dry it, dielectric-grease it, and reseat it before buying anything.

Does P0345 cause a no-start?

Rarely on its own. Most modern engines can start on crank signal alone and then sync the cam. A hard no-start with P0345 usually means the CKP signal is also gone, or the timing chain has jumped teeth, at that point you're diagnosing mechanical damage, not a sensor.

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