2004 Acura TSX Acura TSX P0341 CEL code

What do mean by VTC out of range-you sure its not below

Camshaft Position Sensor Circuit Range/Performance

What does that mean?This P0341 code basically means that the powertrain control module (PCM) detected a problem with the camshaft signal. The camshaft position sensor (CPS) sends a specific signal to the PCM for Top Dead Center on the compression stroke as well as signals indicating the position of the cam sensor. This is accomplished through a reluctor wheel attached to the camshaft that passes by the cam sensor. Any time that the signal to the PCM is inconsistent with what the signal should be, this code is set. NOTE: this code can also be set by extended cranking periods.

SymptomsThe car will likely run with this code set, as it is often intermittent and also because the PCM can often operate the vehicle in "limp-in/limp-home" mode even with a cam sensor signal problem. There may be no noticeable symptoms other than:

Poor fuel economy (if engine runs)
Possible no start condition
CausesA code P0341 may mean that one or more of the following has happened:

Cam sensor wiring routed too close to spark plug wiring (causing interference)
Poor wiring connection at cam sensor
Poor wiring connection at PCM
Bad cam sensor
Damaged reluctor wheel
Possible SolutionsOften relacing the sensor fixes this code, but not necessarily. Therefore it's important to check the following:

Check that the wiring isn't routed too close to any secondary ignition components (coil, spark plug wires, etc.)
Visually inspect the wiring at the sensor for any burn marks, discoloration indicative of melting or chafing
Visually inspect the cam sensor for damage
Visually inspect the reluctor wheel through the cam sensor port (if possible) for any missing teeth or any damage
If reluctor isn't visible from outside the engine, visual test can only be done by removing cam shaft or intake manifold (depending on engine design)
If all checks out okay, then replace the sensor.

*sigh*

Okay, replaced the intake cam position sensor, problem became very consistent and would not go away at all, even when warmed up, put old sensor back in and back to normal.

Code only shows up when car is cold, so i'm thinking something either mechanical or emissions related. once the engine hits normal operating, it runs fine.

since that did not fix the problem, i did theck many other things:
1. removed cylinder cover
2. inspected both reluctor wheels, both look fine with no damage at all
3. inspected the actuator gear on the intake cam, no damage noted
4. inspected the timing chain for unusual stretch all was within tolerances
5. inspected timing gears to check for possible chain slippage, none found
6. inspected all wiring around cmp sensor wiring, and none were within 3" of the wiring harnesses to the PCM.
7. Replaced VTC strainer assembly
8. Replaced VTC actuator assembly


I guess my next step is going to be to replace both exhaust and intake CMP sensors and see if it helps, because replacing just one makes the problem worse.

The only parts of the VTC system for me to replace is the actual cam gear, and the PCM... Anyone have any other suggestions?

i had the same code but the car ran fine replaced
o2 sensor vtc oil sensor thought all was fine but a week later the car died the chain jumped and bent valves .
sell your tsx as soon as you can it has a bad engine designe it will blow up just when is the question mine had 65000 miles was treated like a princess and cared for like a baby the car was my pride and joy now it is a 30000 dollar paper weight that i still owe 12000 on if you own one, sell it. If you want one, think again