OSPREY- Application
DTC Troubleshooting Data
Version: 4.0
Date: 10-02-2017
Prepared by: Mithipati Prasad
Checked by: G S Raju / Senthilnathan S
Page: 216 of 654
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P0336: Crank Sensor Signal – Loss of gap
Overview:
DTC Description as per ISO standard
Crankshaft Position Sensor “A” Circuit Range/Performance
ECU Pin Number
14, 15.
Customer Symptom
Engine may not start.
If Engine Starts, Engine vibrates at certain speeds
Fault Effects (On Vehicle)
Excessive engine acceleration / deceleration,
Incorrect air gap between crank sensor tips to flywheel teeth.
Incorrect crank sensor orientation is possible causes.
Normal engine acceleration / deceleration is taken into account before
raising the fault.
Engine may not start.
Lamp Status (If Any)
CE lamp is on
Fault Detection Condition
This DTC gets logged if the ECU fails to detect the missing teeth on the
flywheel twice, at the expected location.
Normal Operating Condition
Diagnostic tool display the value of crank shaft sensor status at idling
Probable Trouble Area
Crankshaft sensor, ECU, Grounding points, Wiring harness
Healing Condition
Clear the errors, Ignition OFF to ON, engine idle condition
Component Details:
This is fitted on the crankcase and faces the phonic wheel on the flywheel. It is inductive type, i.e. its operation is
determined by magnetic field changes generated by the teeth passing in front of the phonic wheel. The changeover from
full to empty determined by the presence or absence of a gap brings about a magnetic flux change sufficient to generate
an induced alternating voltage proportional to the number of teeth on the ring (or phonic wheel). The frequency and
amplitude of the voltage send to the electronic control unit provides the latter with an indication of the engine angular
speed. The sensor output signal approximates a sine wave whose frequency is proportional to engine speed and
amplitude is approximately proportional to engine speed. Active edge is generated from zero crossing point positive to
negative transition.
Preliminary Checks
x
Check whether the customer voice / view about the issue is matching with the fault effects mentioned above. If
yes, go ahead with next steps. If not, check for other DTC’s pre
sence.
x
Check whether similar complaints are earlier reported. If yes, perform the preliminary checks with respect to
earlier issue closure.
x
Visually check the sensor for damage etc.,
x
Check for metallic particles/burr in sensor tip and flywheel teeth; if noticed Clean the sensor tip and flywheel to
remove any foreign particle.
x
Ensure sensor is connected with the connector (wiring harness)
x
Visually check if the missing teeth on fly wheel is alright
x
Check gap between Crank sensor tip to Flywheel teeth; gap should be close to 1mm.




