Honda Check Engine Code
P0341 on Honda
Camshaft Position Sensor A Range/Performance (Bank 1 or Single Sensor)
Also covers: Acura
P0341 on Honda: what makes it different
Honda's single-cam-sensor design on many four-cylinder and V6 engines makes the camshaft position sensor a common wear item, and its signal is tightly cross-checked against the crank sensor by the ECU, so even small timing-signal irregularities easily trigger this code.
Most-affected engines
- K24 2.4L (Accord, CR-V, Civic Si)
- J35 3.5L V6 (Odyssey, Pilot, Ridgeline)
- R18/R20 (Civic)
Common model years: 2003–2015
Most likely cause on Honda
A degraded camshaft position sensor giving an erratic or out-of-range signal, often worsened by timing chain stretch on higher-mileage engines.
Known Honda engine-family issues
Honda's VTEC-equipped engines rely on precise cam timing feedback, so as timing chains stretch with age (common past high mileage on J35 and older K-series engines), cam-to-crank correlation errors become more frequent even when the sensor itself is healthy.
Honda-specific causes (most common first)
- Worn or failing camshaft position sensor (most common)
- Timing chain stretch altering cam-to-crank correlation on high-mileage engines
- Oil-contaminated sensor connector causing intermittent signal loss
- Wiring chafe near the valve cover where the harness runs close to the exhaust
- Low oil level or degraded oil pressure affecting VTEC solenoid timing, indirectly skewing cam signal
- Aftermarket or aged spark plugs/ignition components causing electrical noise that the ECU misreads as timing drift
Honda-specific diagnostic tip
Before replacing the sensor, check cam-to-crank timing correlation with a scan tool capable of graphing waveform data — on Honda engines, a sensor that reads fine at idle but drifts under load usually points to timing chain stretch rather than a bad sensor.
Symptoms drivers report
- Check engine light
- Hard starting
- Rough running
- Loss of power
Typical repair cost on Honda
Most Honda owners fix P0341 for between $90 and $420, depending on which underlying cause turns out to be at fault. Start with the most-likely cause for your vehicle — A degraded camshaft position sensor giving an erratic or out-of-range signal, often worsened by timing chain stretch on higher-mileage engines. — before throwing parts at it.
Honda P0341 FAQ
Can I drive with a Honda P0341 code?
Short trips are usually fine, but the engine may run in a protective mode with reduced VTEC engagement or altered timing, so it's best to diagnose soon rather than risk a stall.
Is P0341 always the sensor on Honda engines?
No — on higher-mileage K24 and J35 engines, timing chain stretch is a common contributor, so checking timing correlation before replacing parts saves unnecessary cost.
Related codes
Drive a different make? See the general P0341 guide for cross-vehicle causes and symptoms.
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