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DTC P0335 CKP SENSOR (POS)

Component Description

The crankshaft position sensor (POS) is located on the cylinder block rear housing facing the gear teeth (cogs)
of the signal plate at the end of the crankshaft. It detects the fluctuation of the engine revolution. The sensor
consists of a permanent magnet and Hall IC.

When the engine is running, the high and low parts of the teeth cause the gap with the sensor to change. The
changing gap causes the magnetic field near the sensor to change. Due to the changing magnetic field, the
voltage from the sensor changes. The ECM receives the voltage signal and detects the fluctuation of the engine
revolution.

ECM receives the signals as shown in the figure.

Fig. 286: Location Of Crankshaft Position Sensor

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Fig. 287: Crankshaft Position Sensor Signal Timing Chart

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CONSULT-III Reference Value in Data Monitor Mode

Specification data are reference values.

MONITOR ITEMS CONDITION CHART

Monitor Condition Specification

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item
ENG Run engine and compare CONSULT-III value Almost the same speed as the
SPEED with the tachometer indication. tachometer indication.

On Board Diagnosis Logic

DTC DETECTING CONDITION AND POSSIBLE CAUSES

DTC Trouble
DTC Detecting Condition Possible Cause
No. Diagnosis Name
Harness or connectors

[Crankshaft position
sensor (POS) circuit is
open or shorted.]

(Accelerator pedal
position sensor circuit is
shorted.)

(Refrigerant pressure
The crankshaft position sensor (POS) sensor circuit is shorted.)
signal is not detected by the ECM
during the first few seconds of engine (EVAP control system
cranking. pressure sensor circuit is
Crankshaft The proper pulse signal from the sorted.)
P0335
position sensor crankshaft position sensor (POS) is not
0335
(POS) circuit sent to ECM while the engine is (Tumble control valve
running. position sensor circuit is
The crankshaft position sensor (POS) shorted.)
signal is not in the normal pattern
during engine running. Crankshaft position
sensor (POS)
Accelerator pedal
position sensor
Refrigerant pressure
sensor
EVAP control system
pressure sensor
Tumble control valve
position sensor
Signal plate

DTC Confirmation Procedure

NOTE: If DTC Confirmation Procedure has been previously conducted, always turn

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ignition switch OFF and wait at least 10 seconds before conducting the next
test.

TESTING CONDITION:

Before performing the following procedure, confirm that battery voltage is more than 10.5 V with
ignition switch ON .

1. Crank engine for at least 2 seconds and run it for at least 5 seconds at idle speed.
2. Check 1st trip DTC.
3. If 1st trip DTC is detected, go to "DIAGNOSIS PROCEDURE".

Wiring Diagram

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Fig. 288: Wiring Diagram - EC-POS-01

Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

Specification data are reference values and are measured between each terminal and ground.

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Pulse signal is measured by CONSULT-III.

CAUTION: Do not use ECM ground terminals when measuring input/output voltage.
Doing so may result in damage to the ECM's transistor. Use a ground
other than ECM terminals, such as the ground.

TERMINALS CONDITION CHART

TERMINAL WIRE
ITEM CONDITION DATA (DC Voltage)
NO. COLOR
[Engine is running]
Approximately 4.0 V
Warm-up
condition
Idle speed

NOTE:
The pulse cycle
changes depending on (1)
Crankshaft position
61 W rpm at idle.
sensor (POS)
Approximately 4.0 V

[Engine is running]

Engine speed:
2,000 rpm

(1)

[Engine is running]
Sensor ground
62 R [Crankshaft position Warm-up Approximately 0 V
sensor (POS)] condition
Idle speed
Sensor power supply
69 LG/B (Tumble control [Ignition switch: ON] Approximately 5 V
valve position sensor)
Sensor power supply
74 G/W (Refrigerant pressure [Ignition switch: ON] Approximately 5 V
sensor)
Sensor power supply
75 Y [Crankshaft position [Ignition switch: ON] Approximately 5 V
sensor (POS)]
EVAP control system
76 V/W pressure sensor [Ignition switch: ON] Approximately 5 V
power supply

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Sensor power supply

102 BR/Y [Ignition switch: ON] Approximately 5 V
(APP sensor 2)
(1) Average voltage for pulse signal (Actual pulse signal can be confirmed by oscilloscope.)

Diagnosis Procedure

1. CHECK GROUND CONNECTIONS

1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
2. Loosen and retighten ground screws on the body.

Refer to "GROUND INSPECTION".

<=: Vehicle front

Body ground (1)

OK or NG

OK: GO TO 2.

NG: Repair or replace ground connections.

Fig. 289: Location Of Ground Screws

Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

2. CHECK CRANKSHAFT POSITION (CKP) SENSOR (POS) POWER SUPPLY CIRCUIT-I

1. Disconnect crankshaft position (CKP) sensor (POS) (1) harness connector.
2. Turn ignition switch ON.

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Fig. 290: Location Of Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor (POS)

Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

3. Check voltage between CKP sensor (POS) terminal 1 and ground with CONSULT-III or tester.

Voltage: Approximately 5 V

OK or NG

OK: GO TO 10.

NG: GO TO 3.

Fig. 291: Checking Voltage Between CKP Sensor Terminal 1 And Ground
Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

3. CHECK CKP SENSOR (POS) POWER SUPPLY CIRCUIT-II

1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
2. Disconnect ECM harness connector.
3. Check harness continuity between CKP sensor (POS) terminal 1 and ECM terminal 75.

Refer to WIRING DIAGRAM.

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Continuity should exist .

OK or NG

OK: GO TO 4.

NG: Repair open circuit.

4. CHECK POWER SUPPLY CIRCUITS

Check harness for short to power and short to ground, between the following terminals.

ECM AND SENSOR TERMINALS REFERENCE CHART

ECM terminal Sensor terminal Reference Wiring Diagram
69 Tumble control valve position sensor terminal 1 "WIRING DIAGRAM"
74 Refrigerant pressure sensor terminal 3 "WIRING DIAGRAM"
75 Crankshaft position sensor (POS) terminal 1 "WIRING DIAGRAM"
76 EVAP control system pressure sensor terminal 3 "WIRING DIAGRAM"
102 APP sensor terminal 5 "WIRING DIAGRAM"

OK or NG

OK: GO TO 5.

NG: Repair short to ground or short to power in harness or connectors.

5. CHECK TUMBLE CONTROL VALVE POSITION SENSOR

Refer to "DIAGNOSIS PROCEDURE".

OK or NG

OK: GO TO 6.

NG: Replace intake manifold adapter. Refer to "COMPONENT ".

6. CHECK REFRIGERANT PRESSURE SENSOR

Refer to "HOW TO PERFORM TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS FOR QUICK AND ACCURATE

REPAIR ".

OK or NG

OK: GO TO 7.

NG: Replace refrigerant pressure sensor. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION FOR

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REFRIGERANT PRESSURE SENSOR ".

7. CHECK EVAP CONTROL SYSTEM PRESSURE SENSOR

Refer to "COMPONENT INSPECTION".

OK or NG

OK: GO TO 8.

NG: Replace EVAP control system pressure sensor. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".

8. CHECK APP SENSOR

Refer to "COMPONENT INSPECTION".

OK or NG

OK: GO TO 14.

NG: GO TO 9.

9. REPLACE ACCELERATOR PEDAL ASSEMBLY

Replace accelerator pedal assembly. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".

INSPECTION END

10. CHECK CKP SENSOR (POS) GROUND CIRCUIT FOR OPEN AND SHORT
1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
2. Disconnect ECM harness connector.
3. Check harness continuity between CKP sensor (POS) terminal 2 and ECM terminal 62.

Refer to WIRING DIAGRAM.

Continuity should exist .

4. Also check harness for short to ground and short to power.

OK or NG

OK: GO TO 11.

NG: Repair open circuit or short to ground or short to power in harness or connectors.

11. CHECK CKP SENSOR (POS) INPUT SIGNAL CIRCUIT FOR OPEN AND SHORT

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1. Check harness continuity between CKP sensor (POS) terminal 3 and ECM terminal 61.

Refer to WIRING DIAGRAM.

Continuity should exist .

2. Also check harness for short to ground and short to power.

OK or NG

OK: GO TO 12.

NG: Repair open circuit or short to ground or short to power in harness or connectors.

12. CHECK CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR (POS)

Refer to "COMPONENT INSPECTION".

OK or NG

OK: GO TO 13.

NG: Replace crankshaft position sensor (POS). Refer to "COMPONENT ".

13. CHECK GEAR TOOTH

Visually check for chipping signal plate gear tooth.

OK or NG

OK: GO TO 14.

NG: Replace the signal plate. Refer to "COMPONENT ".

14. CHECK INTERMITTENT INCIDENT

Refer to TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS FOR INTERMITTENT INCIDENT .

INSPECTION END

Component Inspection

CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR (POS)

1. Loosen the fixing bolt of the sensor.

2. Disconnect crankshaft position sensor (POS) harness connector.
3. Remove the sensor.

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4. Visually check the sensor for chipping.

Fig. 292: Location Of Crankshaft Position Sensor (POS)

Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

5. Check resistance as shown in the figure.

RESISTANCE REFERENCE CHART

Terminal No. (Polarity) Resistance [at 25C (77F)]
1 (+) - 2 (-) Except 0 or infinityohms
1 (+) - 3 (-)
2 (+) - 3 (-)

6. If NG, replace crankshaft position sensor (POS). Refer to "COMPONENT ".

Fig. 293: Checking Resistance Of Crankshaft Position Sensor Terminals

Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

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