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DTC Troubleshooting

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. Clear the DTC with the HDS.
2. Test-drive the vehicle for 10 minutes in the range of these recorded freeze data parameters:
- ENGINE SPEED
- VSS

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

Is DTC P0339 and/or P0389* indicated?

YES - Go to step 4.

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

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

Are the connections OK?

YES - Go to step 5.

NO - Reconnect or repair the connectors or terminals, then go to step 8.

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

Is there damage?

YES - Replace CKP sensor A/B pulse plate/timing belt drive pulley, then go to step 8.

NO - Go to step 6.

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

14. 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 ECM/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.