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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 Refer to ENGINE (DIAGNOSTICS) (STI)>CLEAR MEMORY MODE>OPERATION ., and inspection mode Refer 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. Refer to FUEL INJECTION (FUEL SYSTEMS) (STI)>CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR .

  2. CHECK CRANK SPROCKET. 
    1. Remove the timing belt cover. Refer to MECHANICAL(STI)>TIMING BELT COVER>REMOVAL .
    2. Check the crank sprocket.

    Are crank sprocket teeth cracked or damaged?

    Yes:  Replace the crank sprocket. Refer 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. Refer to MECHANICAL(STI)>TIMING BELT .

    No:  Replace the crankshaft position sensor. Refer to FUEL INJECTION (FUEL SYSTEMS) (STI)>CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR .