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

2005 Subaru Outback i, StandardSECTION DTC P0336 Crankshaft Position Sensor "A" Circuit Range/Performance

DTC DETECTING CONDITION: 

TROUBLE SYMPTOM: 

  • Engine stalls.
  • Failure of engine to start
CAUTION: After repair or replacement of faulty parts, conduct Clear Memory Mode < Ref. to , OPERATION , Clear Memory Mode.> and Inspection Mode < Ref. to , PROCEDURE , Inspection Mode.>.

WIRING DIAGRAM: 

Fig 1: DTC P0336 Crankshaft Position Sensor "A" Circuit Range/Performance
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DTC P0336 CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR "A" CIRCUIT RANGE/PERFORMANCE DIAGNOSIS

Step Check Yes No
1. CHECK FOR ANY OTHER DTC ON DISPLAY.  Is any other DTC displayed? Inspect DTC using "List of Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC)". < Ref. to , LIST OF DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) . > Go to step 2. 
2. CHECK CONDITION OF CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR. 

Turn the ignition switch to OFF.

Is the crankshaft position sensor installation bolt tightened securely? Go to step 3.  Tighten crankshaft position sensor installation bolt securely.
3. CHECK CRANK SPROCKET. 

Remove the timing belt cover.

Are crank sprocket teeth cracked or damaged? Replace the crank sprocket. < Ref. to CRANK SPROCKET Go to step 4. 
4. CHECK INSTALLATION CONDITION OF TIMING BELT. 

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

Is the timing belt dislocated from its proper position? Repair installation condition of timing belt. < Ref. to TIMING BELT . > Replace the crankshaft position sensor. < Ref. to CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR . >
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