DTC Troubleshooting

DTC Troubleshooting: P0339, P0389

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. Reading and Clearing Diagnostic Trouble Codes

- Information marked with an asterisk (*) applies to CKP sensor B.

1. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).

2. Clear the DTC with the HDS.

3. Test-drive the vehicle for several minutes in the range of these recorded freeze data parameters:
- ENGINE SPEED

- VSS

4. Check for Pending or Confirmed 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 connections or loose terminals at these locations:
- CKP sensor A/B

- PCM

- Engine ground

- Body ground

Are the connections OK?
YES - Go to step 6.

NO - Reconnect or repair 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. Service and Repair

Is there damage?
YES - Replace CKP sensor A/B pulse plate/timing belt drive pulley, Service and Repair then go to step 9.

NO - Go to step 7.


7. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0).

8. Replace the CKP sensor. Service and Repair

9. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).

10. Reset the PCM with the HDS.

11. Clear the CKP pattern with the HDS.

12. Do the PCM idle learn procedure. PCM Idle Learn Procedure

13. Do the CKP pattern learn procedure. Reading and Clearing Diagnostic Trouble Codes

14. Start the engine, and let it idle 10 seconds.

15. Check for Pending or Confirmed 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 Pending or Confirmed DTCs are indicated, go to the indicated DTC's troubleshooting.