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P0335

Symptom: The engine fails to start or misfires. Other diagnostic trouble codes (misfiring, camshaft position).

P0335

Crankshaft position sensor

Symptom of fault

The engine fails to start or misfires. Other diagnostic trouble codes (misfiring, camshaft position).

Note

More diagnostic trouble codes will be generated if pin 67 of the control module is not connected to ground.


Conditions

Vehicle speed >30 km/h. Engine speed >1500 rpm. Brakes not applied. The sensor reads an incorrect number of ribs (teeth) per crankshaft revolution.

Diagnostic help

The diagnostic trouble code often indicates an intermittent fault. In the event of a complete functional breakdown, the engine will not start and the diagnostic trouble code cannot be generated. If the perforated ring, which is mounted on the crankshaft, has been damaged in connection with work carried out on the basic engine, for instance, the diagnostic trouble code may be generated.

Checking the wiring. Intermittent faults may occur as a result of occasional short circuits and breaks in the wiring. Jiggle the leads and in-line connectors at several places and in different directions to reveal faults in the wiring harness. Observe the multimeter, ISAT scan tool or test lamp while carrying out this check.

Diagnostic procedure

1. Check the resistance of the crankshaft position sensor




- Unplug the crankshaft position sensor's 3-pin connector.



- Take a resistance reading on the pins of the sensor's connector: Check the resistance of the sensor across pins 1 and 2.


Nominal resistance is 540±55 ohms.


- Check for possible stray currents between the signal lead and screened lead across pins 1 and 3.


Nominal resistance is infinite (OL - OverLoad).

Are the resistance readings OK?

yes

Continue with point 2.


no

Change the crankshaft position sensor and continue with point 5.


2. Check the mounting of the crankshaft position sensor



- Remove the crankshaft position sensor and check:

that the sensor tip is not soiled with metal filings, swarf, etc.

that the perforated ring is firmly secured to the crankshaft (by prising it gently with a screwdriver).

while the crankshaft is rotated, that the perforated ring is not skew, buckled or otherwise damaged.



- Brush off any metal shavings or swarf on the sensor.


Is the perforated ring damaged or insecurely mounted?

yes

See Service Manual 2:1 "Basic engine".


no

Continue with point 3.


3. Check the crankshaft position sensor's ground and screen connections



- Connect the test lamp to:

B+ and pin 2

B+ and pin 3


Does the test lamp light up in both cases?

yes

Continue with point 4.


no

Repair or replace the appropriate lead between:

• pin 2 and crimped connection J68

• pin 3 and crimped connection J68.

Then continue with point 5.


4. Check the control module sensor input



- Check the lead between pin 1 of the connector and pin 41 of the control module.


Is the lead OK?

yes

Change the crankshaft position sensor and then continue with point 5.


no

Repair or replace the lead and then continue with point 5.


5. Final check



- Clear the diagnostic trouble code.



- Implementation of driving cycle:

Drive the car at a higher speed than 50 km/h.

Rev up the engine to maximum rpm for at least 5 seconds without touching the brake pedal.



- Evaluation of driving cycle: Check whether the diagnostic trouble code has recurred.


Has the diagnostic trouble code recurred?

yes

Proceed to .


no

The remedial measure taken was correct.