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Crankshaft and Camshaft Position Sensor


Object Number: 590097  Size: FS
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Circuit Description

This diagnostic trouble code (DTC) indicates that there is an intermittent problem with the relationship between crankshaft position (CKP) sensor A and CKP sensor B.

Conditions for Running the DTC

The engine is cranking or running

Conditions for Setting the DTC

The PCM detects an intermittent loss of match between the two CKP sensor signals.

Action Taken When the DTC Sets

    • The PCM illuminates the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) on the second consecutive ignition cycle that the diagnostic runs and fails.
    • The PCM records the operating conditions at the time the diagnostic fails. The first time the diagnostic fails, the PCM stores this information in the Failure Records. If the diagnostic reports a failure on the second consecutive ignition cycle, the PCM records the operating conditions at the time of the failure. The PCM writes the conditions to the Freeze Frame and updates the Failure Records.

Conditions for Clearing the MIL/DTC

    • The PCM turns the MIL OFF after 3 consecutive drive trips during which the diagnostic runs and passes.
    • A last test failed, or the current DTC, clears when the diagnostic runs and passes.
    • A History DTC clears after 40 consecutive warm-up cycles, if no other emission related diagnostic failures are reported.
    • Use a scan tool in order to clear the MIL diagnostic trouble code.
    • Interrupting the PCM battery voltage may or may not clear DTCs. This practice is not recommended. Refer to Powertrain Control Module Description , Clearing Diagnostic Trouble Codes.

Diagnostic Aids

Notice: Use the connector test adapter kit J 35616-A for any test that requires probing the following items:

   • The PCM harness connectors
   • The electrical center fuse/relay cavities
   • The component terminals
   • The component harness connector
Using this kit will prevent damage caused by the improper probing of connector terminals.

If the problem is intermittent, refer to Intermittent Conditions .

Test Description

The numbers below refer to the step numbers on the diagnostic table.

  1. The CKP Sensor Status parameter should always indicate Angle. If Time A or Time B is displayed, a problem has been detected.

Step

Action

Value(s)

Yes

No

1

Did you perform the Powertrain On-Board Diagnostic (OBD) System Check?

--

Go to Step 2

Go to Powertrain On Board Diagnostic (OBD) System Check

2

Is DTC P0335 or P0385 also set?

--

Go to the applicable DTC table

Go to Step 3

3

  1. Start the engine.
  2. Select CKP Sensor Status on the scan tool.

Does CKP Sensor Status indicate Time A?

--

Go to DTC P0385 Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor B Circuit

Go to Step 4

4

Does CKP Sensor Status indicate Time B?

--

Go to DTC P0335 Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor A Circuit

Go to Step 5

5

Move the related harnesses and connectors, by hand only, while monitoring the scan tool display.

Does CKP Sensor Status change to Time A?

--

Go to DTC P0385 Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor B Circuit

Go to Step 6

6

Did CKP Sensor Status change to Time B?

--

Go to DTC P0335 Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor A Circuit

Go to Intermittent Conditions