What P0335 means
Crankshaft Position Sensor A Circuit Malfunction
Common causes (general)
Before spending money on parts, verify the code with a scan tool and read freeze frame data. Freeze frame captures every sensor value at the moment the code set — this is often enough to figure out the root cause without further testing.
Manufacturer-specific descriptions
Different manufacturers use this code for slightly different failure modes. Here's what your specific make means by P0335:
| BMW | Crankshaft Position Sensor "A" Circuit |
| FIAT | engine speed error signal, |
| FORD | Crankshaft Position Sensor A Circuit Malfunction |
| HONDA | Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor Circuit No Signal |
| MITSUBISHI | Crankshaft Position Sensor A Circuit Malfunction; Crank angle sensor |
| NISSAN | Crankshaft Position Sensor A Circuit Malfunction |
| VOLKSWAGEN | CKP Sensor A Circuit Performance |
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