Circuit Description
The Crankshaft Position Sensor (CKP) is mounted in front of the engine block under the timming chain cover. The CKP sensor works in conjunction with a 24X reluctor wheel mounted on the front of the crankshaft. The CKP sensor has a B+ power supply, a ground, and a signal circuit.
As the crankshaft rotates, the reluctor wheel teeth interrupt a magnetic field produced by a magnet within the sensor. The sensor's internal circuitry detects this and produces a signal which the PCM reads. The PCM uses this signal to accurately measure crankshaft velocity which is a variable used for spark and fueling.
The PCM also monitors the CKP sensor signal circuit for malfunctions. When the PCM detects a CKP sensor that is out of normal operating range, the PCM will set this DTC .
Conditions for Running the DTC
| • | Engine Speed is between 500 and 4000 RPM. |
| • | Ignition Voltage is between 5.0 and 17.0 volts. |
Conditions for Setting the DTC
The PCM determines that the CKP sensor signal is out of range for less than 1 second.
Action Taken When the DTC Sets
| • | The PCM will illuminate the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) on the second consecutive drive trip that the diagnostic runs and fails. |
| • | The PCM will record operating conditions at the time the diagnostic fails. The first time the diagnostic fails, this information will be stored in Failure Records. If the diagnostic reports a failure on the second consecutive drive trip, the operating conditions at the time of failure will be written to Freeze Frame and the Failure record will be updated. |
Conditions for Clearing the MIL/DTC
| • | The PCM will turn the MIL OFF after 3 consecutive drive trips that the diagnostic runs and does not fail. |
| • | A history DTC will clear if no fault conditions have been detected for 40 warm-up cycles (coolant temperature has risen 22°C (40°F) from the startup coolant temperature and the engine coolant temperature exceeds 70°C (160°F) during the same ignition cycle. |
| • | Use the scan tool Clear Information function. |
| • | Disconnect the PCM battery feed for 30 seconds. |
Diagnostic Aids
Important: Remove any debris from the PCM connector surfaces before servicing the PCM. Inspect the PCM connector gaskets when diagnosing/replacing the PCM. Ensure that the gaskets are installed correctly. The gaskets prevent contaminate intrusion into the PCM.
The following problems may cause this DTC to set:
| • | Poor connections/terminal tension at the sensor. |
| • | Crankshaft reluctor wheel damage or improper installation. |
| • | The sensor coming in contact with the reluctor wheel. |
| • | The engine running out of fuel. |
| • | If the crankshaft rotates backwards, this DTC will set. This condition is only with vehicles equipped with a manual transmission. This condition can occur when a vehicle is on an incline and the clutch is released and an engine stall occurs. |
Using Freeze Frame and/or Failure Records data may aid in locating an intermittent condition. If you cannot duplicate the DTC, the information included in the Freeze Frame and/or Failure Records data can aid in determining how many miles since the DTC set. The Fail Counter and Pass Counter can also aid determining how many ignition cycles the diagnostic reported a pass and/or a fail. Operate the vehicle within the same freeze frame conditions (RPM, load, vehicle speed, temperature etc.) that you observed. This will isolate when the DTC failed. For an intermittent condition, refer to Symptoms
Excess crankshaft end play will cause the CKP sensor reluctor wheel to move out of alignment with the CKP sensor. This could result in any one of the following:
| • | A no start |
| • | A start and stall |
| • | Erratic performance |
An improperly installed crankshaft could cause excess crankshaft end play. Refer to Engine Mechanical for excess crankshaft end play diagnosis.
For an intermittent, refer to Symptoms .
Test Description
The numbers below refer to the step numbers on the diagnostic table.
-
This step verifies that the malfunction is present.
-
This step checks for EMI (Electro Magnetic Interference) on the CKP sensor circuits.
-
Vertical lines across the face of the sensor could indicate foreign material passing between the CKP sensor and the reluctor wheel. Non vertical lines across the face of the sensor may indicate a crack in the CKP sensor. Either of these conditions causes this DTC to set.
-
Damage to the reluctor wheel would affect the CKP sensor output. Inspect the reluctor wheel, by rotating the crankshaft while viewing the reluctor wheel through the CKP sensor hole. If you cannot determine if the reluctor wheel is damaged, the timing cover may have to be removed. Refer to Engine Front Cover Removal in Engine Mechanical.
Step | Action | Value(s) | Yes | No | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Did you perform the Powertrain On-Board Diagnostic (OBD) System Check? | -- | ||||||||
|
Important: If DTC P0335 is also set, diagnose DTC P0335 before proceeding with this DTC.
Does the scan tool indicate that DTC P0336 failed this ignition? | -- | Refer to Diagnostic Aids | ||||||||
Did you find and correct the condition? | -- | |||||||||
4 |
Did you find and correct the condition? | -- | ||||||||
5 |
Did you find and correct the condition? | -- | ||||||||
Did you find and correct the condition? | -- | Go to Engine Front Cover Removal in Engine Mechanical | ||||||||
Inspect the CKP reluctor wheel for damage. Did you find and correct the condition? | -- | Go to Engine Front Cover Removal in Engine Mechanical | ||||||||
8 | Replace the CKP sensor. Refer to Crankshaft Position Sensor Reluctor Ring Replacement in Engine Mechanical and Crankshaft Position Sensor Replacement . Is the action complete? | -- | -- | |||||||
9 |
Does the scan tool indicate that this test ran and passed? | -- | ||||||||
10 | Select the Capture Info option and the Review Info option using the scan tool. Does the scan tool display any DTCs that you have not diagnosed? | -- | Go to applicable DTC table | System OK |
