P1336high severityPowertrain
Crankshaft Position Sensor Range/Performance
on 1997 Acura RL 3.5L V6 · AWD
What this code means
The CKP sensor signal is intermittent or out of range while engine runs.
Symptoms
- CEL
- Intermittent misfires
- Hesitation
- Occasional stalling
- Rough idle
Common causes
- Faulty CKP sensor
- Damaged wiring
- Excessive air gap
- Electromagnetic interference
Diagnostic steps
- Test CKP signal
- Check air gap
- Inspect wiring
- Test with scope
Repair notes
Replace CKP sensor or adjust gap.
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