Powertrain
generic / SAE
P0336
Crankshaft Position Sensor "A" Circuit Range/Performance
The CKP signal is present but inconsistent with engine RPM, or pulse counts deviate from the reluctor's expected pattern. Often points to a damaged tooth on the reluctor or an air gap that has changed.
SystemPowertrain
Typegeneric / SAE
GroupP0
Range / number3 / 36
Possible causes
- Reluctor tooth damaged medium
- Sensor air gap incorrect medium
- Sensor intermittent (often heat-related) high
Inspection / repair
- Difficulty: medium
- DIY: possible
- Estimated cost: 80–500 €
- Estimated time: 0.5–4 h
- Component: crankshaft position sensor
- Component: reluctor ring
- MIL / check engine light
- emissions-relevant
- drive cycle required
Sources
References
sae:J2012