P0339

Circuit Description
The Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor is a sensor designed to detect changes in a magnetic field. The Control Module (PCM/VCM) supplies the CKP sensor a signal and ground circuits. Ignition voltage is supplied to the sensor by an independent circuit. The CKP sensor produces a magnetic field whenever the ignition is ON. The CKP sensor is mounted near a reluctor wheel that is attached to the crankshaft. When the crankshaft rotates (the engine is cranking or running) the toothed reluctor wheel changes the magnetic field. The CKP sensor converts each change in the magnetic field into a "pulse." The number of teeth on the reluctor wheel determines how many pulses the CKP sensor detects per crankshaft rotation. The CKP sensor signal is used to determine engine speed, crankshaft position, and detect misfire.

If a loss of the CKP signal or an erratic signal is detected by the VCM while the engine is running, this DTC will be set.

Conditions for Running the DTC
The MAF is 5 g/s or greater.

Conditions for Setting the DTC
^ The measured change in engine speed is greater than 1,000 RPM during a 125 ms time period, or
^ The measured engine speed is 0 RPM and 4 or more camshaft position sensor pulses have occurred over a period of 2 to 3 seconds

Action Taken When the DTC Sets
The VCM illuminates the MIL after 2 consecutive driving cycles with the fault active.

Conditions for Clearing the MIL/DTC
^ The Control Module turns OFF the MIL after 3 consecutive drive trips when the test has Run and Passed.
^ A history DTC will clear if no fault conditions have been detected for 40 warm-up cycles (coolant temperature has risen 22°C (40°F) from the start-up coolant temperature and the Engine Coolant Temperature is more than 70°C (158°F) during the same ignition cycle).
^ Use the scan tool Clear Information function.

Diagnostic Aids
Refer to Symptoms.
An intermittent may be caused by any of the following conditions:
^ A poor connection
^ Rubbed through wire insulation
^ A broken wire inside the insulation Symptom Related Diagnostic Procedures

Thoroughly check any circuitry that is suspected of causing the intermittent complaint. Refer to Intermittents and Poor Connections Diagnosis.

Test Description
The numbers below refer to the step numbers on the diagnostic table.
3. This step checks the ignition feed circuit to the crankshaft position sensor.
5. This step checks the duty cycle of the crankshaft position sensor.