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2011 AUDI A3

2.0L TDI I4FWDAUTOMATICdieselturbo
4 active safety recalls on this vehicle — view recalls
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P0336high severityPowertrain

Crankshaft Position Sensor A Circuit Range/Performance

on 2011 Audi A3 2.0L TDI I4 · FWD

What this code means

The CKP sensor signal is erratic or out of expected pattern.

Symptoms

  • Check Engine Light
  • Rough running
  • Stalling
  • Misfire

Common causes

  • Damaged reluctor ring teeth
  • Excessive sensor gap
  • Sensor contamination
  • Tone ring wobble

Diagnostic steps

  1. Scope CKP signal
  2. Inspect reluctor ring
  3. Check air gap
  4. Look for debris on sensor

Repair notes

Inspect reluctor ring and sensor. Replace as needed.

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