The crankshaft position sensor system consists of a crankshaft position sensor plate and Magneto Resistance Element (MRE) type sensor. The crankshaft position sensor plate has 34 teeth at 10° intervals (2 teeth are missing for detecting top dead center), and is installed on the crankshaft. The crankshaft position sensor generates 34 signals per crankshaft revolution. The ECM uses the crankshaft position sensor signal (NE signal) to detect the crankshaft position and engine speed.
| DTC No. | Detection Item | DTC Detection Condition | Trouble Area | MIL | Memory | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P033511 | Crankshaft Position Sensor "A" Circuit Short to Ground | Diagnosis condition:
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Ignition switch ON Abnormal condition: ·
The crankshaft position sensor output voltage is less than 0.3 V. Malfunction time: ·
4 seconds or more Trip logic: ·
1 trip detection logic Detection conditions: ·
Continuous Sensors/components used for detection (Main): ·
Crankshaft position sensor Sensors/components used for detection (Related): ·
Camshaft position sensor |
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Short in crankshaft position sensor circuit ·
Crankshaft position sensor ·
ECM |
Comes on | DTC stored | SAE Code: P0337 |
Reference: Inspection using an oscilloscope.
The correct waveform is as shown.
| ECM Terminal Name | Between NE+ and NE- |
| Tester Range | 2 V/DIV., 20 ms./DIV. |
| Condition | Idling with warm engine |
When the ignition switch is turned ON and the output voltage of the crankshaft position sensor is less than 0.3 V for 4 seconds or more, the ECM determines that the crankshaft position sensor circuit is malfunctioning and illuminates the MIL and stores a DTC.
| Required Sensors/Components (Main) | Crankshaft position sensor |
| Required Sensors/Components (Related) | Camshaft position sensor |
| Frequency of Operation | Continuous |
Connect the GTS to the DLC3.
Turn the ignition switch to ON.
Turn the GTS on.
Clear the DTCs (even if no DTCs are stored, perform the clear DTC procedure).
Turn the ignition switch off and wait for at least 30 seconds.
Turn the ignition switch to ON.
Turn the GTS on.
Wait 5 seconds or more.
Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine / Trouble Codes.
Read the pending DTCs.
If a pending DTC is output, the system is malfunctioning.
If a pending DTC is not output, perform the following procedure.
Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine / Utility / All Readiness.
Proceed to the next screen and enter the DTC to be checked.
Check the DTC judgment result.
| GTS Display | Description |
|---|---|
| NORMAL | ·
DTC judgment completed ·
System normal |
| ABNORMAL | ·
DTC judgment completed ·
System abnormal |
| INCOMPLETE | ·
DTC judgment not completed ·
Perform driving pattern after confirming DTC enabling conditions |
If the judgment result is NORMAL, the system is normal.
If the judgment result is ABNORMAL, the system has a malfunction.
Vehicle Control History may be stored in the hybrid vehicle control ECU assembly if the engine is malfunctioning. Certain vehicle condition information is recorded when Vehicle Control History is stored. Reading the vehicle conditions recorded in both the Freeze Frame Data and Vehicle Control History can be useful for troubleshooting.
(Select Powertrain in Health Check and then check the time stamp data.)
If any "Engine Malfunction" Vehicle Control History item has been stored in the hybrid vehicle control ECU assembly, make sure to clear it. However, as all Vehicle Control History items are cleared simultaneously, if any Vehicle Control History items other than "Engine Malfunction" are stored, make sure to perform any troubleshooting for them before clearing Vehicle Control History.
The engine speed can be checked by using the GTS. To perform the check, follow the procedures below:
Connect the GTS to the DLC3.
Turn the ignition switch to ON.
Turn the GTS on.
Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine / Data List / Engine Speed.
Start the engine.
The engine speed may be indicated as zero despite the engine running normally. This is caused by a lack of NE signals from the crankshaft position sensor. Alternatively, the engine speed may be indicated as lower than the actual engine speed if the crankshaft position sensor output voltage is insufficient.
Read Freeze Frame Data using the GTS. The ECM records vehicle and driving condition information as Freeze Frame Data the moment a DTC is stored. When troubleshooting, Freeze Frame Data can help determine if the vehicle was moving or stationary, if the engine was warmed up or not, if the air fuel ratio was lean or rich, and other data from the time the malfunction occurred.
Connect the GTS to the DLC3.
Turn the ignition switch to ON.
Turn the GTS on.
Clear the DTCs.
Turn the ignition switch off and wait for at least 30 seconds.
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| NEXT |
NEXT
Make sure that the connector is properly connected. If it is not, securely connect it and check for DTCs again.
Disconnect the crankshaft position sensor connector.
Drive the vehicle in accordance with the driving pattern described in Confirmation Driving Pattern.
Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine / Trouble Codes.
Read the DTCs.
When the ECM, wire harnesses and connectors are normal, DTC P033515 will be stored when the connector of the sensor is disconnected.
| Result | Proceed to |
|---|---|
| DTC P033515 is output | A |
| DTC P033511 is output | B |
A
B
Disconnect the crankshaft position sensor connector.
Disconnect the ECM connector.
Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.
| Tester Connection | Condition | Specified Condition |
|---|---|---|
| C13-3 (NE+) or C155-80 (NE+) - Body ground and other terminals | Always | 10 kΩ or higher |
| C13-2 (NE-) or C155-81 (NE-) - Body ground and other terminals | Always | 10 kΩ or higher |
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| OK |
| NG |
OK
NG