P0336: Crankshaft Position Sensor A Circuit Range/Performance
The crank sensor signal is erratic or missing pulses.
Green, yellow, red: three ways P0336 can look
The same code can be a quick fix or a reason to pull over. Match your situation to the closest example.
Keep an eye on it
Set once, no symptoms.
Schedule a repair
Hard starts or occasional stall. Repair soon.
Stop and get help
Stalling while driving. Don't drive.
Symptoms you might notice
- Stalling
- Misfires
- Hard start
Common causes, cheapest first
- Failing crank sensor
- Wiring or connector problem
- Damaged reluctor ring
- Debris on the sensor tip
What you can check before calling
- Note stalling patterns
A code points to a system, not a part. Replacing parts based on the code alone is how people spend money without fixing the problem. Testing confirms the cause first.
Generic codes (second character 0) mean the same thing on every vehicle. Some manufacturers add their own details, so check service information for your exact vehicle.
More cam & crank timing codes
- P0011
Camshaft Position A Timing Over-Advanced or System Performance (Bank 1) - P0012
Camshaft Position A Timing Over-Retarded (Bank 1) - P0014
Camshaft Position B Timing Over-Advanced or System Performance (Bank 1) - P0016
Crankshaft Position / Camshaft Position Correlation (Bank 1 Sensor A) - P0017
Crankshaft Position / Camshaft Position Correlation (Bank 1 Sensor B) - P0008
Engine Position System Performance (Bank 1)
Look up another code
Cummins fault code (like 1922), J1939 SPN and FMI (like SPN 3251 FMI 0), or an OBD-II code (like P0420).
Questions
What does P0336 mean?
P0336 means "Crankshaft Position Sensor A Circuit Range/Performance". The crank sensor signal is erratic or missing pulses.
Can I drive with code P0336?
It depends on what the vehicle is doing. Green: Set once, no symptoms. Yellow: Hard starts or occasional stall. Repair soon. Red: Stalling while driving. Don't drive.
What causes P0336?
The most common causes are: failing crank sensor; wiring or connector problem; damaged reluctor ring.
Is P0336 a serious code?
It can be. Stalling while driving. Don't drive.
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