What P0369 means
Camshaft position sensor B is the exhaust camshaft sensor (bank 1 = side with cylinder 1), usually a Hall sensor on the exhaust cam phaser.
How the engine computer detects it
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 synchronization 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.
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Symptoms
- Check engine light on
- Sporadic jerking or stalling
- Occasional starting problems
Common causes
- Loose contact in connector or wiring Most likely
- Interference from the ignition (routing, shielding) Possible
- Sensor with metal debris or borderline air gap Possible
- Tone wheel or phaser damaged Less likely
How to diagnose P0369
- Read every stored code with an OBD-II scanner. If misfire or fuel trim codes are there too, fix those first: they often cause this one.
- Inspect the parts involved: camshaft position sensor exhaust, camshaft tone wheel, sensor wiring, engine control module.
- Work through the causes above from most to least likely, cheapest checks first.
- Clear the code and drive a full drive cycle to confirm the repair held.
Vehicles that report P0369 most
| Vehicle | Years | Reports | Share | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Honda Pilot | 2016–2019 | 14 | — | |
| Ford F-150 | 2013–2018 | 4 | — |
Counts of owner complaints to the NHTSA that mention P0369 (30 in total), not failure rates: popular models get more complaints simply because more of them are on the road. Models with fewer than 3 complaints are left out.
Reading the code
- P
- Powertrain
- 0
- Generic (SAE) code
- 3
- Ignition system or misfire
- 69
- Specific fault
Questions drivers ask
Can I drive with code P0369?
Drive gently and only as far as you need to. The engine computer may limit power to protect the engine, so avoid highways and heavy traffic until it's fixed. If the check engine light starts flashing, pull over.
Will my car pass an emissions inspection with P0369?
Probably not in states that test vehicles with an OBD-II scan: an emissions-related code that keeps the check engine light on is usually an automatic fail. Rules differ by state and county, so check yours.
Can I fix P0369 myself?
Often yes, with an OBD-II scanner and basic tools. Difficulty: easy. Start with the cheapest checks before replacing expensive parts.
Often reported together
Codes that owners mention in the same NHTSA complaints as P0369. They can point to a shared cause, so it's worth checking them together.
This page is general information, not a substitute for a professional diagnosis. Repair costs are rough estimates for parts and labor and vary by vehicle and region.