Hi, I've just bought a V5 170 BHP on a Y plate with the engine management light on the dash, I've scanned it with an Autel MS509 and got the following-
P0340 camshaft position sensor A circuit bank 1 or single sensor
I googled "V5 VW P0340" and read a tale of woe about stretched chains being the culprit rather than a simple sensor swap out.
I've not done anything with it yet but want to ask how common this problem is?
Symptoms are, needs the accelerator pressed to start, idles poorly, fumey smells and petrol smells, once off idle and at light throttle the car runs well and drives smoothly.
Any help appreciated
P0340 camshaft position sensor A circuit bank 1 or single sensor
I googled "V5 VW P0340" and read a tale of woe about stretched chains being the culprit rather than a simple sensor swap out.
I've not done anything with it yet but want to ask how common this problem is?
Symptoms are, needs the accelerator pressed to start, idles poorly, fumey smells and petrol smells, once off idle and at light throttle the car runs well and drives smoothly.
Any help appreciated