P0336: Crankshaft Position Sensor Range/Performance
Severity: high
What it means: The engine computer sees a problem with the crankshaft position sensor 'A' range/performance signal.
Safe to drive? Use caution. These sensors can cause sudden stalling or a no-start.
Common symptoms
- Check-engine light
- Stalling or a cut-out while driving
- Hard start or no-start
- Rough running
Likely causes, ranked
- Faulty crankshaft position sensorDIY
- Wiring or connector damageDIY
- Damaged reluctor or tone ring, or a timing problemShop
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What it means: The engine computer sees a problem with the crankshaft position sensor 'A' range/performance signal.
Severity: High. Safe to drive? Use caution. These sensors can cause sudden stalling or a no-start.
DIY or shop?
Sensor replacement is often DIY. Intermittent faults may need a shop.
Before you replace parts
- Read all stored codes and freeze-frame data. Fix misfire, fuel or sensor codes before chasing emissions codes.
- Check the simple things first: connectors, vacuum hoses, fluid levels and the gas cap.
- Clear the code only after a repair, then confirm it stays off after a few drives.
- Check your VIN for recalls and service bulletins.
Safety / mechanic note
Verify with a mechanic. This code can involve stalling, engine damage or loss of power. If the check-engine light is flashing, or the car stalls or runs badly, stop driving and have it inspected.
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