Camshaft Position Sensor A Circuit Malfunction Bank 2
The engine computer is not getting the correct signal from the bank 2 camshaft position sensor circuit. This can cause hard starting, rough running, stalling, or poor performance. The problem is often a bad sensor, wiring issue, or connector problem.
You may be able to drive short distances, but the engine can stall, run rough, or have reduced power. Diagnose and repair it soon, especially if the check engine light is flashing or the engine is misfiring.
P0345 indicates a malfunction in the camshaft position sensor A circuit for bank 2. The PCM is seeing an incorrect, missing, or unreliable signal used to determine camshaft position and engine timing. This may be caused by a failed sensor, damaged wiring, poor connector contact, timing issues, or a fault in the PCM input circuit.
Not always. The code means there is a problem in the bank 2 camshaft sensor circuit, which can be caused by the sensor, wiring, connector, or timing issue.
Bank 2 is the side of the engine that does not contain cylinder 1. On V-style engines, it is the opposite cylinder bank from bank 1.
It can on some vehicles. Many engines will still start, but some may crank longer, run poorly, or stall if the camshaft signal is lost.
Usually yes, if the wiring and connector look good. But always check for damaged wiring, poor connections, or oil contamination before replacing parts.