P034B
Crankshaft Position Sensor - Crankshaft Direction Incorrect
Severity
🔴 HighCan you drive?
Yes, but get it checked soon
Approx. repair cost
$56–167 (est.)
Symptoms
- Difficulty starting the engine
- Unstable engine operation
- Power Loss
- The engine stalls
- Check Engine light comes on
Causes
- Faulty crankshaft position (CKP) sensor
- Damaged CKP sensor wiring harness
- Poor contact in the CKP sensor connector
- Problems with the timing belt/chain (jumping, breakage)
- Faulty engine ECU (rare)
How to Fix
- Check the condition of the timing belt/chain (replace if necessary)
- Check the CKP sensor and its connector for damage
- Check the resistance and signal of the CKP sensor
- Check the CKP sensor wiring harness for opens and shorts
- If necessary, replace the CKP sensor
- If you suspect a faulty ECU, carry out diagnostics
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