What does this code mean?
The wording below belongs to the named make and communication. Match the complete code, reporting module, model year and engine before applying it.
A code identifies a detected condition, not a part that must automatically be replaced.
Manufacturer communications
7Original wording in English
FORD
Reported code forms P0340
FORD: DUE TO AN AFTERMARKET POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) SOFTWARE PROGRAM INSTALLED, NON-FORD, MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) WILL COME ON, WITH SEVERAL DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) P00C2, P0340. MODEL 2013-2014…
FORD
Reported code forms P0340
FORD: DUE TO A POSSIBLE NON FORD AFTERMARKET PCM SOFTWARE PROGRAM INSTALLED, MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) IS ON AND DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTC) P00C2, P0340 IS ACCOMPANIED BY P2228 IN POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE…
FORD, LINCOLN, MERCURY
Reported code forms P0340
DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P0340/P0344/P0345/P0349 - 4.6L 3V AND 5.4L 3V. *TT
FORD, LINCOLN
Reported code forms P0340
DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P0340 AND OR P0344-5.4 3V ENGINE. *SC
FORD, MERCURY
Reported code forms P0340
INCORRECTLY INSTALLED GEAR DRIVEN CAMSHAFT POSITION (CMP) SENSOR SYNCHRONIZER ASSEMBLIES CAUSING SURGE, LOST OF POWER, MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ON AND DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P1336, P1309 AND P0340. *TT
FORD, LINCOLN, NISSAN DIESEL
Reported code forms P0340
A CONDITION MAY EXIST WHERE THE MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP IS ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0340 (CAMSHAFT POSITION (CMP) SENSOR A CIRCUIT) STORED, ACCOMPANIED WITH A DRIVEABILITY CONCERN. *TT
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| Make | Model | Model year |
|---|---|---|
| Ford | F-150 | 2014 |
| Ford | F-150 | 2013 |
| Ford | F-150 | 2005 |
| Ford | F-150 | 2004 |
| Ford | F-150 | 2003 |
| Ford | F-150 | 2002 |
| Ford | F-150 | 2001 |
| Ford | F-150 | 2000 |
| Ford | F-150 | 1999 |
| Ford | F-150 | 1998 |
| Ford | F-150 | 1997 |
Historical records · 1 · Historical vehicle association; OBD-II compatibility is not established by this record.
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