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DTC P0336: Crankshaft Position Sensor "A" Circuit Range/Performance: Notes

DTC detecting condition: 

Detected when two consecutive driving cycles with fault occur.

Trouble symptom: 

CAUTION: After servicing or replacing faulty parts, perform Clear Memory Mode Ref. to ENGINE (DIAGNOSTICS) (STI)>Clear Memory Mode>OPERATION , and inspection mode Ref. to ENGINE (DIAGNOSTICS) (STI)>Inspection Mode>PROCEDURE .
  1. CHECK CONDITION OF CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR  .

    Check installation condition of the crankshaft position sensor.

    Is the crankshaft position sensor installation bolt tightened securely?

    Yes:  Go to  2

    No:  Tighten the crankshaft position sensor installation bolt securely. Ref. to FUEL INJECTION (FUEL SYSTEMS) (STI)>Crankshaft Position Sensor .

  2. CHECK CRANK SPROCKET  .
    1. Remove the timing belt cover. Ref. to MECHANICAL(STI)>Timing Belt Cover>REMOVAL .
    2. Check the crank sprocket.

    Are crank sprocket teeth cracked or damaged?

    Yes:  Replace the crank sprocket. Ref. to MECHANICAL(STI)>Crank Sprocket .

    No:  Go to  3

  3. CHECK INSTALLATION CONDITION OF TIMING BELT  .

    Turn the crankshaft, and align alignment mark on crank sprocket with alignment mark on cylinder block.

    ST 499987500 CRANKSHAFT SOCKET

    Is the timing belt dislocated from its proper position?

    Yes:  Repair the installation condition of timing belt. Ref. to MECHANICAL(STI)>Timing Belt .

    No:  Replace the crankshaft position sensor. Ref. to FUEL INJECTION (FUEL SYSTEMS) (STI)>Crankshaft Position Sensor .