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PowertrainP0365

Serious

Severity: Serious - have it checked soon

Camshaft Position Sensor B Circuit (Bank 1)

36 brands affected · Generic SAE J2012 description.

Key terms: Catalytic converter: cleans the exhaust gases · Bank 1: the side of the engine containing cylinder 1 · SAE J2012: the standard generic code list · Powertrain: engine, transmission and emissions

1What it means in plain English

This range covers ignition and engine-speed signals, including misfires and crankshaft or camshaft position sensors.

2Common causes

  1. Worn or fouled spark plug
  2. Faulty ignition coil
  3. Vacuum or intake air leak
  4. Low fuel pressure
  5. Faulty crankshaft or camshaft position sensor
  6. Low engine compression

3Can I drive?

Serious · drive with care

A failing crankshaft or camshaft sensor can cut the engine without warning, and a flashing check-engine light points to a misfire that can damage the catalytic converter. If the light is flashing, stop as soon as it is safe and have the car towed. Otherwise drive gently to a workshop; if it stalls or will not restart, have it towed.

This page gives general information. It is not professional advice. For a definite diagnosis and a repair quote, ask a qualified mechanic to inspect the car.

4Brand data 36

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
Ashok Leyland CVP0365Camshaft Position Sensor B Circuit (Bank 1) SAEPowertrain
BAIC MotorP0365Camshaft Position Sensor B Circuit Bank 1 BrandPowertrain
Mercedes-BenzP0365Camshaft Position Sensor B Circuit (Bank 1) SAEPowertrain
BMWP0365No signal BrandPowertrain
BYDP0365Camshaft position SNSR. range BrandPowertrain
CheryP0365Camshaft position SNSR. range BrandPowertrain
DaewooP0365Camshaft Position Sensor B Circuit Bank 1 BrandPowertrain
DaihatsuP0365Exhaust cam angle sensor signal system BrandPowertrain
DFFSP0365Camshaft Position Sensor B Circuit Bank 1 BrandPowertrain
DFFXP0365Camshaft position SNSR. range BrandPowertrain
DFXKP0365Camshaft Position Sensor B Circuit Bank 1 BrandPowertrain
EOBDP0365Ātruma sensora 'B' ķēde, bank 1 BrandPowertrain
GeelyP0365Camshaft position SNSR. range BrandPowertrain
GMP0365Camshaft Position Sensor B Circuit Bank 1 BrandPowertrain
Great WallP0365Camshaft position SNSR. range BrandPowertrain
HafeiP0365Camshaft position SNSR. range BrandPowertrain
HoldenP0365Camshaft Position Sensor 2 Circuit BrandPowertrain
HondaP0365Camshaft Position Sensor B Circuit (Bank 1) SAEPowertrain
HyundaiP0365Camshaft Position Sensor B Circuit (Bank 1) SAEPowertrain
IsuzuP0365Camshaft Position Sensor B Circuit (Bank 1) SAEPowertrain
Land RoverP0365Check for related DTC code -00 BrandPowertrain
MitsubishiP0365Camshaft POS. sensor BrandPowertrain
NissanP0365Camshaft Position Sensor B Circuit (Bank 1) SAEPowertrain
OpelP0365Camshaft Position Sensor B Circuit Bank 1 BrandPowertrain
PeroduaP0365Exhaust cam angle sensor signal system BrandPowertrain
PeugeotP0365Camshaft Position Sensor B Circuit (Bank 1) SAEPowertrain
PorscheP0365Segmentzeit: NW-Sensor Auslass Bank 1 (KSU) - SYM0 BrandPowertrain
ProtonP0365Camshaft POS. sensor BrandPowertrain
SaabP0365Camshaft Position Sensor B Circuit Bank 1 BrandPowertrain
MG (SAIC)P0365Camshaft Position Sensor B Circuit Bank 1 BrandPowertrain
SprinterP0365Camshaft Position Sensor B Circuit (Bank 1) SAEPowertrain
SubaruP0365Camshaft Position Sensor B Circuit BrandPowertrain
SuzukiP0365Camshaft position sensor B circuit malfunction BrandPowertrain
TataP0365Camshaft Position Sensor 'B' Circuit Bank 1 BrandPowertrain
ToyotaP0365Camshaft Position Sensor B Circuit Bank 1 BrandPowertrain
VolkswagenP0365Camshaft position sensor B bank 1 (G300): malfunction; Open or short to plus BrandPowertrain

Legend: SAE is the generic J2012 description; Brand is text taken from that manufacturer’s data. Manufacturer rows keep the wording and language of the source data, and non-English text is tagged so screen readers pronounce it correctly.

5Extended variant codes 2

These 7-character codes are manufacturer-specific variants of P0365 and may be reported by some scan tools.

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
SsangYongP036500Exhaust camshaft position sensor circuit malfunction(single) BrandPowertrain
VolvoP036500Diagnostic trouble code (DTC) ECM- is for the camshaft position (CMP) sensor, exhaust BrandPowertrain

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