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P0336Crankshaft Position Sensor "A" Circuit Range/Performance

What it means

The crankshaft signal is present but has missing or extra teeth, or doesn't match the camshaft signal.

Symptoms

  • Engine cuts out while driving, sometimes restarts after cooling down
  • Long crank or no start
  • Rev counter drops to zero when it cuts out

Common causes

  • Damaged or loose reluctor ring
  • Electrical noise from a damaged ignition component or alternator
  • Wrong air gap or dirty sensor
  • Intermittent wiring fault

What to check first

  1. Scope the crank signal while cranking and wiggling the harness
  2. Inspect the connector pins and the sensor tip
  3. Check the reluctor ring for damaged or missing teeth
Can I drive with P0336? Not recommended. P0336 can lead to stalling, limp mode or engine damage; diagnose it before driving further.
Practise it: Crankshaft position sensor in the engine simulator shows this fault in live data, tests and on the scope.Open in the simulator

Generic OBD-II meaning. Manufacturer-specific meanings and checks can differ; always check the service information for the car.

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Crankshaft position sensor (CKP)Wiring, typical values, multimeter and scope tests

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What does P0336 mean?

P0336: Crankshaft Position Sensor "A" Circuit Range/Performance. The crankshaft signal is present but has missing or extra teeth, or doesn't match the camshaft signal.

What are the symptoms of P0336?

Engine cuts out while driving, sometimes restarts after cooling down. Long crank or no start. Rev counter drops to zero when it cuts out.

What causes P0336?

Damaged or loose reluctor ring. Electrical noise from a damaged ignition component or alternator. Wrong air gap or dirty sensor. Intermittent wiring fault.

How do you diagnose P0336?

1. Scope the crank signal while cranking and wiggling the harness 2. Inspect the connector pins and the sensor tip 3. Check the reluctor ring for damaged or missing teeth

Can I drive with P0336?

Not recommended. P0336 can lead to stalling, limp mode or engine damage; diagnose it before driving further.