P0336-CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR PERFORMANCE





For a complete wiring diagram Refer to Section 8W

Theory of Operation


The Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor is a hall effect type sensor. The sensor produces a 5–volt digital signal (square wave). The ECM provides a 5–volt supply, 5–volt sensor signal and ground to the CKP Sensor. The sensor is positioned opposite a magnetic ring at the rear of the crankshaft. The magnetic ring contains internal magnetic strips (electric teeth) that act on the hall-effect switch causing the digital switching of the sensor signal from high (5–volts) to low (0 volts).



Possible Causes
(K853) CKP SENSOR 5-VOLT SUPPLY CIRCUIT OPEN
(K24) CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR SIGNAL CIRCUIT SHORTED TO VOLTAGE
CHECKING (K853) CKP SENSOR 5-VOLT SUPPLY CIRCUIT
DAMAGED CKP SENSOR OR CRANKSHAFT
ECM
(K925) CKP SENSOR GROUND CIRCUIT OPEN
INTERMITTENT CONDITION
(K24) CKP SENSOR SIGNAL CIRCUIT OPEN
(K853) CKP SENSOR 5-VOLT SUPPLY CIRCUIT SHORTED TO GROUND
(K24) CKP SENSOR SIGNAL CIRCUIT SHORTED TO GROUND
CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR
(K925) CKP SENSOR GROUND CIRCUIT OPEN
(K853) CKP SENSOR 5-VOLT SUPPLY CIRCUIT SHORTED TO THE (K925) CKP SENSOR GROUND CIRCUIT
(K24) CKP SENSOR SIGNAL CIRCUIT SHORTED TO THE (K925) CKP SENSOR GROUND CIRCUIT


Always perform the Pre-Diagnostic Troubleshooting procedure before proceeding. (Refer to 9 - ENGINE - DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING)



Diagnostic Test

1. VERIFY ACTIVE DTC

NOTE: If any Sensor Reference or Sensor Supply voltage DTCs are present, perform the applicable diagnostic procedure before continuing with this test.


NOTE: The Timing Belt/Chain must be correctly installed and operational before diagnosis can be made. Refer to the Service Information to ensure the timing belt is properly installed.


NOTE: If the ECM detects and stores a DTC, the ECM also stores the engine/vehicle operating conditions under which the DTC was set. Some of these conditions are displayed on the scan tool at the same time the DTC is displayed.


NOTE: Before erasing stored DTCs, record these conditions. Attempting to duplicate these conditions may assist when checking for an active DTC.


Turn the ignition on.
With the scan tool, erase the ECM DTCs.
Attempt to start the engine cranking the engine for at least 7 seconds.
With the scan tool, read the ECM DTCs.

Does the scan tool display this DTC?

Yes


No

2. TEST DRIVE

Turn the ignition on.
With the scan tool, erase the ECM DTCs.
Test drive the vehicle.
With the scan tool, read the ECM DTCs.

Does the scan tool display this DTC?

Yes


No

3. CHECKING (K24) CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR SIGNAL CIRCUIT



Turn the ignition off.
Disconnect the Crankshaft Position Sensor harness connector.
Turn the ignition on.
Measure the voltage of the (K24) CKP Sensor Signal circuit at the CKP Sensor harness connector.

Select the appropriate voltage reading.

Voltage is above 5.4 volts.


Voltage is between 4.7 and 5.4 volts.


Voltage is below 4.7 volts.

4. (K24) CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR SIGNAL CIRCUIT SHORT TO VOLTAGE



Turn the ignition off.
Disconnect the ECM harness connectors.
Remove the ASD Relay.
Connect a jumper wire between cavity 30 and cavity 87 of the ASD Relay connector.
Turn the ignition on.
Measure the voltage of the (K24) CKP Position Sensor Signal circuit at the CKP Sensor harness connector.

Is the voltage below 1.0 volt?

Yes


No

5. CHECKING (K853) CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR 5-VOLT SUPPLY CIRCUIT



Measure the voltage of the (K853) CKP Sensor 5-Volt Supply circuit at the CKP Sensor harness connector.

Select the appropriate voltage reading.

Voltage is above 5.4 volts.


Voltage is between 4.7 and 5.4 volts.


Voltage is below 4.7 volts.

6. (K925) CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR GROUND CIRCUIT OPEN



Disconnect the ECT Sensor harness connector.
Connect one end of a jumper wire to the ECT Sensor signal circuit in the ECT Sensor harness connector.
Connect the other end of the jumper wire to the (K925) CKP Sensor Ground circuit in the Crankshaft Position Sensor harness connector.
With the scan tool in Engine, Sensors, read the Engine Coolant Temp volts.

Is the voltage below 0.5 volt?

Yes


No

7. (K925) CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR GROUND CIRCUIT OPEN



Turn the ignition off.
Disconnect the ECM harness connectors.
Measure the resistance of the (K925) CKP Sensor Ground circuit between the CKP Sensor harness connector and the ECM harness connector.

Is the resistance below 10.0 ohms?

Yes


No

8. DAMAGED CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR OR CRANKSHAFT

Turn the ignition off.
Remove the CKP Sensor.
Inspect the CKP Sensor for conditions such as loose mounting screws, damage, or cracks.
Inspect the Crankshaft magnetic ring for conditions such as damage, or debris.

Is there any evidence of these conditions?

Yes


No

9. (K853) CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR 5-VOLT SUPPLY CIRCUIT OPEN



Turn the ignition off.
Disconnect the ECM harness connectors.
Measure the resistance of the (K853) CKP Sensor 5-Volt Supply circuit between the ECM harness connector and the CKP Sensor harness connector.

Is the resistance below 10.0 ohms?

Yes


No

10. (K853) CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR 5-VOLT SUPPLY CIRCUIT SHORTED TO GROUND



Measure the resistance between ground and the (K853) CKP Sensor 5-Volt Supply circuit at the CKP Sensor harness connector.

Is the resistance above 1000 ohms?

Yes


No

11. (K853) CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR 5-VOLT SUPPLY CIRCUIT SHORTED TO THE (K925) CKP SENSOR GROUND CIRCUIT



Measure the resistance between the (K853) CKP Sensor 5-Volt Supply circuit and the (K925) CKP Sensor Ground circuit at the CKP Sensor harness connector.

Is the resistance above 1000 ohms?

Yes


No

12. (K24) CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR SIGNAL CIRCUIT OPEN



Turn the ignition off.
Disconnect the ECM harness connectors.
Measure the resistance of the (K24) CKP Sensor Signal circuit between the ECM harness connector and the CKP Sensor harness connector.

Is the resistance below 10.0 ohms?

Yes


No

13. (K24) CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR SIGNAL CIRCUIT SHORTED TO GROUND



Measure the resistance between ground and the (K24) CKP Sensor Signal circuit at the CKP Sensor harness connector.

Is the resistance above 1000 ohms?

Yes


No

14. (K24) CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR SIGNAL CIRCUIT SHORTED TO THE (K925) CKP SENSOR GROUND CIRCUIT



Measure the resistance between the (K24) CKP Sensor Signal circuit and the (K925) CKP Sensor Ground circuit at the CKP Sensor harness connector.

Is the resistance above 1000 ohms?

Yes


No