OBD · Engine sensors

P0341 Camshaft position sensor A range or performance

Fix soon

What this code means

P0341 is a generic OBD code shared by all manufacturers since 2001 for petrol and 2004 for diesel. It relates to: engine sensors. The code tells you what the ECU measured as abnormal, not necessarily which part to replace.

Severity: Fix soon. Drive gently and as little as possible. The fault can get worse and damage other parts.

Most common causes

  1. Timing belt due#1
  2. Stretched timing chain#2

Cost of related repairs

Independent garageMain dealer
Timing belt kit with water pump£315 – £780£440 – £1,280
Wet timing belt (PureTech)£575 – £1,315£815 – £2,190
Timing chain kit£680 – £1,770£970 – £2,935

How to read this code

An OBD scanner plugged into the 16-pin socket under the steering wheel reads and clears codes. Bluetooth models cost £20 to £40. Clearing a code without fixing the fault is pointless: it comes back.

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Frequently asked questions

What does code P0341 mean?

P0341: Camshaft position sensor A range or performance. P0341 is a generic OBD code shared by all manufacturers since 2001 for petrol and 2004 for diesel. It relates to: engine sensors. The code tells you what the ECU measured as abnormal, not necessarily which part to replace.

Can I drive with code P0341?

Fix soon. Drive gently and as little as possible. The fault can get worse and damage other parts.

How much does it cost to fix P0341?

Timing belt kit with water pump: £315 – £780, Wet timing belt (PureTech): £575 – £1,315, Timing chain kit: £680 – £1,770.

How to read this code

An OBD scanner plugged into the 16-pin socket under the steering wheel reads and clears codes. Bluetooth models cost £20 to £40. Clearing a code without fixing the fault is pointless: it comes back.