Circuit Description
The crankshaft position sensor is a Hall-effect type of sensor that monitors the crankshaft position and the speed. There are four teeth 90 degrees apart on the front of the crankshaft sprocket that induce a pulse in the sensor. This pulse is transmitted to the PCM. This signal allows the PCM to determine Top Dead Center (TDC) and RPM.
Conditions for Setting the DTC
| • | Eight consecutive crank pulses are missing. |
| • | An average of eight consecutive crank pulses are missing. |
Action Taken When the DTC Sets
| • | The PCM illuminates the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) on the first drive trip the diagnostic runs and fails. |
| • | The PCM records the operating conditions at the time the diagnostic fails. The first time the diagnostic fails, this information stores in the Freeze Frame and/or Failure Records. |
Conditions for Clearing the MIL/DTC
| • | The PCM will turn the MIL off after three consecutive trips without a fault condition. |
| • | A History DTC will clear after forty consecutive warm-up cycles during which the diagnostic does not fail (the coolant temperature has risen 22°C (40°F) from the start up coolant temperature and the engine coolant temperature exceeds 71°C (160°F) during that same ignition cycle). |
| • | Use of a Scan Tool will clear the DTC codes. |
Diagnostic Aids
When the PCM is in backup fuel, long crank times, fast idle and poor performance conditions will exist. Check for a good connection at the crankshaft position sensor and at the PCM. Many intermittent problems are caused by poor electrical connections or wiring. When attempting to diagnose an intermittent problem, always begin by trying to reproduce the conditions under which the failure occurs. This usually involves raising the engine to a higher temperature or operating the engine near the RPM where the problem occurs. Since heat and vibration are often the cause of the intermittent, this may bring out the failure.
Test Description
Number(s) below refer to the step number(s) on the Diagnostic Table.
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This step will determine if DTC P0335 is the result of a hard failure or an intermittent condition.
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This step checks the 5 volt reference circuit (the 5 volt reference may vary slightly).
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This step checks the ground circuit.
Step | Action | Value(s) | Yes | No |
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 |
Important: Before clearing any DTCs, use the Scan Tool Capture Info to save freeze frame and failure records for reference, as the Scan Tool loses data when using the Clear Info function. Was the Powertrain On-Board Diagnostic (OBD) System Check performed? | -- | ||
Does the Scan Tool display the specified value? | 8 | |||
3 | The DTC is intermittent. If no additional DTCs are stored, refer to the Applicable DTC Table(s) first. Are any additional DTCs stored? | -- | Go to the Applicable DTC Table | Go to Diagnostic Aids |
Is the voltage within the specified range? | 4.8-5.2V | |||
Probe the sensor ground circuit with a test light connected to B+. Is the test light ON? | -- | |||
6 |
Is the voltage within the specified value? | 4.2-4.5V | ||
7 | Is the voltage greater than the specified value? | 4.2-4.5V | ||
8 |
Was a repair performed? | -- | ||
9 |
Was a repair performed? | -- | ||
10 | Check the CKP 5 volt reference circuit for a poor connection at the PCM and replace the terminal if necessary. Did the terminal require replacement? | -- | ||
11 |
Was a repair performed? | -- | ||
12 |
Is there voltage present on the CKP sensor signal circuit? | -- | ||
13 | Repair the short to voltage on the CKP sensor signal circuit. Is the action complete? | -- | -- | |
14 | Check the CKP signal circuit for a poor connection at the PCM and replace the terminal if necessary. Did the terminal require replacement? | -- | ||
15 |
Is the action complete? | -- | -- | |
16 | Replace the PCM. Important: The new PCM must be programmed. Refer to Powertrain Control Module Replacement/Programming . Is the action complete? | -- | -- | |
17 |
Does the Scan Tool indicate the diagnostic Passed? | -- | ||
18 | Does the Scan Tool display any additional undiagnosed DTCs? | -- | Go to the Applicable DTC Table | System OK |
