P0341 — Camshaft Position Sensor A Circuit Range/Performance

P0341 means the camshaft position signal doesn't correlate correctly with the crankshaft. A stretched timing chain is a common cause on high-mileage engines, alongside the sensor itself.

Cost range: $150–$2,500. Severity: high. Safe to drive? Not recommended. A jumped timing chain can cause severe internal damage.

Most common causes of P0341

1. Stretched or jumped timing chain — The expensive outcome — verify cam/crank correlation before dismissing it. ($900–$2,500)
2. Failed camshaft position sensor — Test signal quality with a scope if possible. ($150–$400)
3. Damaged cam reluctor wheel — Chipped teeth yield a distorted pattern. ($300–$900)
4. Low oil pressure affecting a cam phaser — Cam timing wanders when the phaser can't hold position. ($100–$1,200)

Symptoms drivers report with P0341

• Hard starting
• Rattle at startup
• Rough running
• Reduced power