Circuit Description
The crankshaft position (CKP) sensor is located on the rear of bank 1 of the engine block. The CKP sensor produces an AC voltage of different amplitude and frequency depending on the velocity of the crankshaft. The CKP sensor works in conjunction with a 58X reluctor wheel that is attached to the crankshaft. Each tooth on the reluctor wheel are spaced 6 degrees apart with one span having a 12 degree space. The engine control module (ECM) uses the 12 degree space to determine top dead center for cylinders 1 and 4. The ECM determines when cylinder 1 is on the compression stroke by monitoring the CKP sensor and the camshaft position (CMP) sensors. The ECM can synchronize the ignition timing, fuel injector timing, and spark knock control based on the CKP sensor and the CMP sensor inputs. If the ECM detects more or less than 58 reference pulses within a certain number of crankshaft revolutions when the engine is cranking or operating, this DTC sets.
DTC Descriptor
This diagnostic procedure supports the following DTC:
DTC P0338 Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor Circuit High Duty Cycle
Conditions for Running the DTC
| • | The engine is cranking or operating. |
| • | DTC P0338 runs continuously once the above conditions are met for approximately 2 seconds. |
Conditions for Setting the DTC
| • | The ECM detects a difference of more than 8 teeth between reference gap position pulses when the same number of pulses are detected at each crankshaft revolution. |
| • | The condition exists for more than 4 seconds. |
Action Taken When the DTC Sets
| • | The control module illuminates the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) when the diagnostic runs and fails. |
| • | The control module records the operating conditions at the time the diagnostic fails. The control module stores this information in the Failure Records. |
Conditions for Clearing the MIL/DTC
| • | The control module turns OFF the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) after 4 consecutive ignition cycles that the diagnostic runs and does not fail. |
| • | A current DTC, last test failed, clears when the diagnostic runs and passes. |
| • | A history DTC clears after 40 consecutive warm-up cycles, if no failures are reported by this or any other emission related diagnostic. |
| • | Clear the MIL and the DTC with a scan tool. |
Diagnostic Aids
| • | Use the J 35616-A/BT-8637 Connector Test Adapter Kit for any test that requires probing the ECM harness connector or a component harness connector. Using this kit prevents damage to the harness or component terminals. |
| • | The lower connector of the ECM is connector C1 and the upper connector of the ECM is connector C2. Refer to Engine Controls Component Views . |
| • | The ECM uses the camshaft position sensors to determine engine speed and position when there is a CKP sensor condition. |
| • | The engine will operate with a CKP sensor condition only if the ECM has stored the learned reference position of the camshafts in memory. With a crankshaft position sensor condition the engine will go into a limp home mode after a hard restart. The ECM then calculates engine speed from one of the camshaft position sensors. During a limp home mode the following additional DTCs may set and should be ignored: |
| - | DTC P0324 Knock Sensor (KS) Module Performance |
| - | DTC P1011 Intake Camshaft Position Actuator Park Position Bank 1 |
| • | The following conditions may cause this DTC to set: |
| - | An intermittent condition in the camshaft position (CMP) sensor circuits could cause a CKP DTC to set. Inspect the CMP sensor, harness connections, and related wiring, if you suspect this condition. |
| - | Intermittent short to ground in the signal circuit |
| - | Excessive air gap between the CKP sensor and the reluctor wheel |
| - | CKP sensor damage or improper installation |
| - | Crankshaft reluctor wheel damage or improper installation |
| - | Foreign material passing between the CKP sensor and the reluctor wheel |
| • | Excess crankshaft end play causes the reluctor wheel to move out of alignment with the CKP sensor. This could result in any one of the following conditions: |
| - | A hard start |
| - | A start and stall |
| - | Erratic performance |
| • | For an intermittent, refer to Intermittent Conditions . |
Test Description
The numbers below refer to the step numbers on the diagnostic table.
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This step is testing for a poor connection at the components and for an intermittent condition with the wiring. Clearing the DTCs allows the ECM to synchronize the cam and crank reference pulses.
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This step is testing for electromagnetic interference (EMI). If the CKP sensor circuits are routed close to high load circuits or components, this DTC may set.
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This step is testing if the CKP sensor is installed correctly. A CKP sensor that is not fully seated, may cause this DTC to set.
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This step is testing for an ECM condition. The ECM uses a pull-up voltage of 2.5 volts on each CKP sensor circuit to reduce noise interference from EMI. If the voltage is not present, replace the ECM.
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This step is testing for an ECM condition. The ECM uses a pull-up voltage of 2.5 volts on each CKP sensor circuit to reduce noise interference from EMI. If the voltage is not present, replace the ECM.
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This step tests for a condition in the CKP sensor ground shield. Normal EMI could effect the out-put signal of the CKP sensor if the shield is shorted to the other circuits of the CKP sensor, or grounded externally of the ECM.
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Missing, damaged, or broken teeth on the reluctor wheel can set this DTC. If the crankshaft was recently replaced or the vehicle/engine is new and this DTC is set, inspect all teeth on the reluctor wheel.
Step | Action | Values | Yes | No | ||||||||
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Schematic Reference: Engine Controls Schematics Connector End View Reference: Engine Control Module Connector End Views or Engine Controls Connector End Views | ||||||||||||
1 | Did you perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle? | -- | Go to Step 2 | |||||||||
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Important: An intermittent condition in the camshaft position (CMP) sensor circuits could cause a crankshaft position (CKP) DTC to set. Refer to the Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) List - Vehicle if there are any CMP sensor DTCs stored.
Does this DTC fail this ignition? | -- | Go to Step 4 | Go to Step 3 | ||||||||
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Did the DTC fail this ignition? | -- | Go to Step 4 | Go to Diagnostic Aids | ||||||||
4 | Is DTC P0335 also set? | -- | Go to DTC P0335 | Go to Step 5 | ||||||||
Does the engine stumble or stall when moving the harnesses and connectors? | -- | Go to Step 15 | Go to Step 6 | |||||||||
Did you find and correct the condition? | -- | Go to Step 19 | Go to Step 7 | |||||||||
Did you find and correct the condition? | 8 N·m (71 lb in) | Go to Step 19 | Go to Step 8 | |||||||||
Is the voltage within the specified range? | 2-3 V | Go to Step 9 | Go to Step 14 | |||||||||
Measure the voltage between the signal circuit of the CKP sensor and a good ground with a DMM. Is the voltage within the specified range? | 2-3 V | Go to Step 10 | Go to Step 14 | |||||||||
Is the resistance less than the specified value? | 5 Ω | Go to Step 11 | Go to Step 16 | |||||||||
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Is the CKP sensor damaged? | -- | Go to Step 12 | Go to Step 13 | ||||||||
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Important: If the reluctor wheel is also damaged, replace the CKP sensor and the crankshaft. Inspect the reluctor wheel for damage. Is the reluctor wheel damaged? | -- | Go to Step 17 | ||||||||||
13 | Test for an intermittent and for a poor connection at the CKP sensor. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs . Did you find and correct the condition? | -- | Go to Step 19 | Go to Step 17 | ||||||||
14 | Test for an intermittent and for a poor connection at the ECM. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs . Did you find and correct the condition? | -- | Go to Step 19 | Go to Step 18 | ||||||||
15 | Repair the intermittent condition in the CKP sensor circuits. Refer to Wiring Repairs . Did you complete the repair? | -- | Go to Step 19 | -- | ||||||||
16 | Repair the open or high resistance in the engine ground shield. Refer to Wiring Repairs . Did you complete the repair? | -- | Go to Step 19 | -- | ||||||||
17 | Replace the CKP sensor. Refer to Crankshaft Position Sensor Replacement . Did you complete the replacement? | -- | Go to Step 19 | -- | ||||||||
18 | Replace the ECM. Refer to Control Module References for replacement, setup, and programming. Did you complete the replacement? | -- | Go to Step 19 | -- | ||||||||
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Did the DTC fail this ignition? | -- | Go to Step 2 | Go to Step 20 | ||||||||
20 | Observe the Capture Info with a scan tool. Are there any DTCs that have not been diagnosed? | -- | System OK | |||||||||
