P0345 on Toyota
Camshaft Position Sensor Circuit Malfunction (Bank 2)
P0345 on Toyota vehicles indicates camshaft position sensor circuit malfunction (bank 2). Au7o has documented this code across 1 Toyota model — most commonly on Camry. P0345 means the engine computer detected a malfunction in the camshaft position sensor circuit on bank 2 (the cylinder bank not containing cylinder number one). The camshaft position sensor tells the computer where the camshaft is in its rotation, which it uses for precise fuel injection and ignition timing and to manage cylinder identification. When the signal is missing, erratic, or out of range, the computer can't reliably track cam position, which may cause hard starting, rough running, stalling, or a no-start. The fault is usually in the sensor, its wiring, or the connector rather than the camshaft itself. Typical repair costs on Toyota range from $150 to $500, depending on the specific model and root cause.
Common Causes of P0345
- •Failed camshaft position sensor (bank 2)
- •Damaged wiring, connector, or corrosion in the sensor circuit
- •Metal debris or oil contaminating the sensor tip
- •Faulty reluctor/tone wheel on the camshaft
- •Open or short in the sensor signal or power circuit
- •Loose timing chain/belt or VVT issue affecting cam timing
- •Poor ground or low reference voltage to the sensor
P0345 on Toyota by Model
Toyota Camry(1 issue)
- Camshaft / Crankshaft Position Sensor Failure (P0335/P0340) Causing Stalling and Crank-No-Start1998-2013
The crankshaft position sensor (P0335) and camshaft position sensor (P0340/P0345) lose signal as they age or their tone-ring reluctor gets contaminated, causing intermittent stalling — a real safety hazard in traffic — and eventually a crank-but-no-start condition. On 2006-2012 2.4L (2AZ-FE) cars, Toyota issued a TSB noting a worn intake camshaft timing gear (VVT gear) can also trigger these codes, a more involved repair than a simple sensor.
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What does P0345 mean on Toyota?▼
P0345 stands for "Camshaft Position Sensor Circuit Malfunction (Bank 2)." P0345 means the engine computer detected a malfunction in the camshaft position sensor circuit on bank 2 (the cylinder bank not containing cylinder number one). The camshaft position sensor tells the computer where the camshaft is in its rotation, which it uses for precise fuel injection and ignition timing and to manage cylinder identification. When the signal is missing, erratic, or out of range, the computer can't reliably track cam position, which may cause hard starting, rough running, stalling, or a no-start. The fault is usually in the sensor, its wiring, or the connector rather than the camshaft itself. On Toyota specifically, this code is documented across 1 model.
What causes P0345 on Toyota vehicles?▼
Common causes on Toyota: Failed camshaft position sensor (bank 2), Damaged wiring, connector, or corrosion in the sensor circuit, Metal debris or oil contaminating the sensor tip, Faulty reluctor/tone wheel on the camshaft, Open or short in the sensor signal or power circuit. Specific causes vary by model and year — see the per-model sections below.
How much does it cost to fix P0345 on a Toyota?▼
Repair costs on Toyota range from $150 to $500, depending on the specific model and root cause.
Which Toyota models have P0345 documented?▼
Au7o has documented P0345 on 1 Toyota model: Camry.