Diagnostic Trouble Code
P0335
Crankshaft Position Sensor A Circuit Malfunction
Technical Description P0335
Crankshaft Position Sensor A Circuit Malfunction
What Does This Mean P0335?
This diagnostic trouble code (DTC) is a generic powertrain code, which means that it applies to OBD-II equipped vehicles. Although generic, the specific repair steps may vary depending on make/model.
The crankshaft position sensor (CKP) measures crankshaft location and relays this information to the PCM (Powertrain Control Module).
Depending on the vehicle, the PCM uses this crankshaft position information to time the spark properly or on some systems it is only for misfire detection and does not control spark timing. The CKP sensor is stationary and works in harmony with a reluctor ring (or toothed ring) that is attached to the crankshaft. As this reluctor ring passes in front of the CKP sensor, the magnetic field created by the CKP sensor is interrupted and this creates a square wave voltage signal that the PCM interprets as crankshaft position. If the PCM detects that there are no crankshaft pulses or if it sees a problem with the pulses on the output circuit, P0335 will set.
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The crankshaft position sensor (CKP) measures crankshaft location and relays this information to the PCM (Powertrain Control Module).
Depending on the vehicle, the PCM uses this crankshaft position information to time the spark properly or on some systems it is only for misfire detection and does not control spark timing. The CKP sensor is stationary and works in harmony with a reluctor ring (or toothed ring) that is attached to the crankshaft. As this reluctor ring passes in front of the CKP sensor, the magnetic field created by the CKP sensor is interrupted and this creates a square wave voltage signal that the PCM interprets as crankshaft position. If the PCM detects that there are no crankshaft pulses or if it sees a problem with the pulses on the output circuit, P0335 will set.
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Symptoms P0335
1
Vehicle may not start (see above)
2
Vehicle may run rough or misfire
3
MIL illumination
Possible Causes P0335
1
Damaged CKP sensor connector
2
Damaged reluctor ring (missing teeth or not turning due to sheared-off keyway)
3
Sensor output open
4
Sensor output shorted to ground
5
Sensor output shorted to voltage
6
Failed crank sensor
7
Broken timing belt
8
Failed PCM
Solutions & Repair Steps P0335
This code is basically identical to P0385. This code P0335 refers to Crankshaft Posistion Sensor "A", whereas P0385 refers to Crankshaft Position Sensor "B". Other crank sensor codes include P0016, P0017, P0018, P0019, P0335, P0336, P0337, P0338, P0339, P0385, P0386, P0387, P0388, and P0389.