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P0339

DTC P0339: CKP Sensor A Intermittent Interruption

DTC P0389: CKP Sensor B 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. Start the engine, and let it idle for 10 seconds.
4. Check the CKP A or B* NOISE count in the DATA LIST with the HDS.

Are 0 counts indicated?

YES - Go to step 7.

NO - Go to step 5.

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

6. Check the CKP A or B NOISE count in the DATA LIST with the HDS.

Are 0 counts indicated?

YES - Go to step 7.

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

7. 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 8.

NO - Reconnect the connectors or terminals, then go to step 11.

8. Check for damage to the CKP sensor A/B pulsar plate on the timing belt drive pulley.

Is there damage?

YES - Replace the CKP sensor A/B pulsar plate/timing belt drive pulley, then go to step 11.

NO - Go to step 9.

9. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
10. Replace CKP sensor A/B.
11. Turn the ignition switch ON (II).
12. Reset the PCM with the HDS.
13. Clear the CKP pattern with the HDS. Programming and Relearning
14. Do the PCM idle learn procedure. Programming and Relearning
15. Do the CKP pattern learn procedure. Programming and Relearning
16. Start the engine, and let it idle for 10 seconds.
17. Check for Temporary DTCs or DTCs with the HDS.

Are any Temporary DTCs or DTCs indicated?

YES - If DTC P0339 and/or P0389* is indicated, check for poor connections or loose terminals at CKP sensor A/B and the PCM, then go to step 1. If any other Temporary DTCs are indicated, go to the indicated DTC's troubleshooting.

NO - Troubleshooting is complete.