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2012 VOLVO XC60

3.0L I6 TurboFWDAUTOMATICgasturbo
3 active safety recalls on this vehicle — view recalls
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P0342high severityPowertrain

Camshaft Position Sensor A Circuit Low Bank 1

on 2012 Volvo XC60 3.0L I6 Turbo · FWD

What this code means

Low or no signal from CMP sensor A Bank 1.

Symptoms

  • Check Engine Light
  • Hard starting
  • No start

Common causes

  • Faulty sensor
  • Short to ground
  • Wiring issue

Diagnostic steps

  1. Test sensor
  2. Check for shorts
  3. Inspect wiring

Repair notes

Replace sensor or repair wiring.

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