Powertrain, generic · Ignition system or misfire

P0369 Camshaft Position Sensor B Circuit Intermittent Bank 1

Check engine lightOn
EmissionsRelevant
Drive cycleNot required
Limp modePossible

Camshaft position sensor B is the exhaust camshaft sensor (bank 1 = side with cylinder 1), usually a Hall sensor on the exhaust cam phaser. P0369 means its signal is basically present, but now and then a cam pulse arrives at a crank angle where none is expected, or pulses drop out. Ford checks this in its camshaft ignition system test from 200 rpm and decides within 5 s; with this and the other cam timing codes active, Ford also suspends its oxygen sensor monitor. FCA lists P0369 among the cam sensor codes for which the cam/crank synchronisation event data should be read before replacing the sensor. GM does not use the code (2014–2019 only P0365/P0366). Typical causes are a loose contact, interference from ignition wiring and a sensor with metal debris or a borderline air gap.

Likely causes

Loose contact in connector or wiring
Interference from the ignition (routing, shielding)
Sensor with metal debris or borderline air gap
Tone wheel or phaser damaged

Symptoms

  • Check engine light on
  • Sporadic jerking or stalling
  • Occasional starting problems

Repair estimate

DifficultyEasyDIY possible
Parts and labour€30–250
Time0.3–1.5 h

Typical range across vehicles; the real cost depends on what the testing finds.

Parts involved

camshaft position sensor exhaustcamshaft tone wheelsensor wiringengine control module

Related codes

P0365P0366P0344P0394P0016

References: fordservicecontent.com, newtonnet.co.uk, static.nhtsa.gov, law.cornell.edu.