DTC P0336: Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor Circuit Performance: Description

Crankshaft Position (CKP) sensor produces an AC voltage of different amplitude and frequency depending on velocity of crankshaft. Crankshaft has 7 total machined notches, 6 of which are spaced 60 degrees apart. Remaining tooth is 10 degrees before cylinder No. 4 TDC notch. This extra notch is used by PCM to determine position of top dead center cylinder No. 4 necessary to synchronize engine position. CKP sensor is used for fuel delivery, spark timing and misfire diagnosis. DTC sets when number of pulses or time between pulses is not valid.