Engine Controls

DTC P0339: CKP Sensor A Circuit Intermittent Interruption

DTC P0389: CKP Sensor B Circuit Intermittent Interruption

NOTE:
- Before you troubleshoot, record all freeze data and any on-board snapshot, and review the general troubleshooting information.
- Information marked with an asterisk (*) applies to CKP sensor B.

1. Turn the ignition switch ON (II).
2. Clear the DTC with the HDS.
3. Test-drive the vehicle for 10 minutes in the range of these recorded freeze data parameters:
- ENGINE SPEED
- VSS

4. Check for Temporary DTCs or DTCs with the HDS.

Is DTC P0339 and/or P0389* indicated?

YES - Go to step 5.

NO - Intermittent failure, the system is OK at this time. Check for poor connections or loose terminals at CKP sensor A/B and the PCM.

5. Check for poor or loose connections at these connectors and terminals:
- CKP sensor A/B
- PCM
- Engine ground
- Body ground

Are the connections OK?

YES - Go to step 6.

NO - Reconnect the connectors or terminals, then go to step 9.

6. Check for damage to the CKP sensor A/B pulse plate on the timing belt drive pulley; J35A6 engine, J35A7 engine.

Is there damage?

YES - Replace the CKP sensor A/B pulse plate/timing belt drive pulley; J35A6 engine, J35A7 engine, then go to step 9.

NO - Go to step 7.

7. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
8. Replace the CKP sensor.
9. Turn the ignition switch ON (II).
10. Reset the PCM with the HDS.
11. Clear the CKP pattern with the HDS.
12. Do the PCM idle learn procedure.
13. Do the CKP pattern learn procedure.
14. Test-drive the vehicle for 10 minutes in the range of these recorded freeze data parameters:
- ENGINE SPEED
- VSS

15. Check for Temporary DTCs or DTCs with the HDS.

Is DTC P0339 and/or P0389* indicated?

YES - Check for poor connections or loose terminals at CKP sensor A/B and the PCM, then go to step 1.

NO - Troubleshooting is complete. If any other Temporary DTCs or DTCs are indicated, go to the indicated DTCs troubleshooting.