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P0345 No signal from the camshaft sensor (bank 2)

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P0345 means: No signal from the camshaft sensor (bank 2). The camshaft sensor tells the engine computer which stroke each cylinder is on. Drive gently and have the car checked soon. The most common repair costs about €90–180 in Estonia, depending on make and model.

Is it safe to drive?Get it checked soonDrive gently and have the car checked soon.
Crank or cam sensor replacement€90–180parts and labour in Estonia, depending on make and model

What it means

The camshaft sensor tells the engine computer which stroke each cylinder is on. When it fails, the engine may be hard to start. V engines have two banks of cylinders; this code refers to the second bank.

What could be wrong

  1. 1Camshaft sensor has failed · Crank or cam sensor replacement €90–180
  2. 2Connector or wire · Wiring or connector repair €45–90
  3. 3Stretched timing chain · Timing belt or chain replacement €400–800
  4. 4Sensor wheel is damaged · Sensor replacement €80–160

What you can check yourself

Check the sensor connector. If the engine takes long to start, don't ignore it. You can check the simple things yourself, but the repair is best done in a workshop.

How we fix it

  1. We look at the camshaft and crankshaft signals together
  2. We check the wiring
  3. We replace the sensor

Standard SAE description: Camshaft Position Sensor A Circuit (Bank 2)

This code usually comes with: Check engine lightSee what the light means →

Related symptoms: Car won't start

Want a definite answer?

Bring the car to our workshop in Estonia for diagnostics. We read the fault codes, test the sensors and tell you what is wrong. Repair price depends on the work involved, generally €45 per hour.

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Questions

What does fault code P0345 mean?

No signal from the camshaft sensor (bank 2). The camshaft sensor tells the engine computer which stroke each cylinder is on. When it fails, the engine may be hard to start. V engines have two banks of cylinders; this code refers to the second bank.

Can I drive with code P0345?

Drive gently and have the car checked soon.

How much does it cost to fix P0345?

It depends on the cause: crank or cam sensor replacement €90–180; wiring or connector repair €45–90; timing belt or chain replacement €400–800. Prices include labour at €45/h, depending on make and model.

How is P0345 fixed?

We look at the camshaft and crankshaft signals together. We check the wiring. We replace the sensor.

Related codes

P0340No signal from the camshaft sensorP0346Camshaft position sensor: reading or operation not right ("A", bank 2)P0344Camshaft position sensor: signal drops out at times ("A", bank 1)P0377Crankshaft high-resolution signal: too few pulses ("B")P0378Crankshaft high-resolution signal: erratic pulses ("B")P0379Crankshaft high-resolution signal: no pulses ("B")

Based on AI combined with our hands-on workshop experience and knowledge. This information is general and prices are approximate (Estonian workshop rates). The same code can mean different things on different cars. Only an inspection of the car gives a definite answer.

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