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2021 NISSAN FRONTIER

3.8L V64WDAUTOMATICgas
2 active safety recalls on this vehicle — view recalls
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P1335critical severityPowertrain

Crankshaft Position Sensor REF

on 2021 Nissan Frontier 3.8L V6 · 4WD

What this code means

CKP REF signal not detected during first seconds of cranking.

Symptoms

  • CEL
  • No-start
  • Cranks but no start
  • Intermittent stalling

Common causes

  • Faulty CKP sensor
  • Damaged wiring
  • Weak battery
  • Excessive air gap

Diagnostic steps

  1. Test CKP signal during crank
  2. Check wiring
  3. Test battery
  4. Check air gap

Repair notes

Replace CKP sensor.

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