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1999 VOLKSWAGEN POINTER

1.8L I4FWDAUTOMATICgas
Repairs0Labor512Torque383Fluid6DTC645Battery0Maintenance0Recalls0
P0338high severityPowertrain

Crankshaft Position Sensor A Circuit High Input

on 1999 Volkswagen Pointer 1.8L I4 · FWD

What this code means

High signal from CKP sensor.

Symptoms

  • Check Engine Light
  • No start
  • Erratic operation

Common causes

  • Short to voltage
  • Faulty sensor
  • Wiring issue

Diagnostic steps

  1. Test signal voltage
  2. Check for shorts to power

Repair notes

Replace sensor or repair wiring.

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