P0340

P0340 on Citroën — The engine turns over but will not start

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Code P0340 on other makes

Code P0340 reports a camshaft position sensor fault. On the Citroën Berlingo 2.0 HDi the engine cranks but will not start, and once running the vehicle behaves correctly.

System
Fuel injection
Component
Glow plugs, crankshaft position sensor, camshaft position sensor
Fault
The engine cranks but will not start; once running, the vehicle behaves correctly.
Typical symptoms
  • The engine turns over but will not start
  • Once started, the vehicle runs correctly
Vehicles affected
  • Citroën Berlingo 2.0 HDi
Main code
  • P0340 Camshaft position sensor 1, bank 1, fault
Related codes
  • P1608 Coolant warning light, wiring or warning light malfunction
  • P0380 Glow plug timed control 1, incorrect operation

On this fault the diagnostic tool often returns several codes together.

Solution

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