P0368

Camshaft Position Sensor B Circuit High Bank 1

Q: Is it safe to drive with P0368?

Not for long — the engine may stall or refuse to restart. Have it diagnosed before depending on the vehicle.

Q: Can I just clear P0368?

It comes back once the ECM re-tests the circuit, and it won't cure hard-starting. The wiring or sensor must be repaired.

Ignition / engine timing Generic OBD-II High

What it means

P0368 means the bank 1 "B" camshaft position sensor is sending a higher-than-expected signal to the ECM. The computer uses cam position to time fuel and spark, so an unreliable signal here can cause rough running, stalling, hard starting, or an intermittent no-start. The fault is normally the sensor, its wiring, or the connector.

High

Can I keep driving? Risky — a cam-position fault can cause stalling, hard starting, or a no-start; keep driving to a minimum until it is fixed.

Real-world scan data

Seen in

122

scans in the past year

Found in

<0.1%

of scans

<0.1%

of scans that found faults

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Common symptoms

What you'll notice

Check-engine light on
Hard starting or intermittent no-start
Stalling or rough running
Reduced power and higher fuel consumption

Common causes

Most likely first

Failed camshaft position sensor B (bank 1)Likely
Signal wire shorted to voltage or open in the circuitCommon
Loose or corroded connector at the sensorCommon
Damaged reluctor/tone ring on the camshaftLess often
ECM fault (rare — verify sensor and wiring first)Less often

How to diagnose & fix

Work through it in order

Scan and read freeze-frame data to confirm the fault is the bank 1 cam sensor B circuit.
Inspect the connector and harness for a short to voltage, oil contamination, or corrosion.
Back-probe the sensor for supply, ground, and a clean signal while cranking.
Check the sensor air gap and the reluctor ring for damage or debris.
Replace cam position sensor B if it fails testing with good wiring. Clear and re-test.

FAQ

Quick answers

Is it safe to drive with P0368?+

Not for long — the engine may stall or refuse to restart. Have it diagnosed before depending on the vehicle.

Can I just clear P0368?+

It comes back once the ECM re-tests the circuit, and it won't cure hard-starting. The wiring or sensor must be repaired.

Read & clear P0368 yourself

Scan your car, confirm the code, and clear it once it's fixed — with OBD DashX on your phone.

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