The P0339 trouble code gets stored in the engine control modules’ trouble code memory when there is a problem with the circuit to the crankshaft position sensor A. This can be caused by a few things, ...

A common replacement on the M112 and M113 V6 and V8 engines is the crankshaft position sensor. As the name indicates, it tells the ECU where the crankshaft is at, and coordinates things like ignition ...

It’s often said that a car needs fuel and spark to start and run. That’s true, but it needs other things, as well: air, compression, and in-the-ballpark timing. Nitpicking aside, it’s still an ...

If the Check Engine Light has just come on and you’ve scanned the system to find the P0336 code, you want to resolve the problem quickly. First, you need to know what’s wrong and how to diagnose the ...

Two of the most critical components that help power your car's internal combustion engine are the crankshaft and the camshaft(s). The two parts are vital for sending power to various areas of your ...

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An inductive crankshaft position sensors. 1. Coil 2. Soft iron 3. Magnet 4. Electrical connector Source: Tamasflex CC BY-SA 3.0 One of the most important sensors for automobile engine management is ...

Some engine bays are as droolworthy as the cars they adorn, but under the twisty mechanical artistry lies an array of electronic wizardry to help run your car. The crankshaft position sensor is one of ...

Cylinder misfires can cause issues that range from simple spark plug replacements to major engine damage. In some scenarios, a check engine light (CEL) can be difficult to diagnose. Other times, the ...

CARS.COM — Most car owners probably don’t know that their vehicle has a crankshaft position sensor until the engine dies, won’t start or starts running poorly. Then when the car is in the auto repair ...