For 1990-2009 cars

### Circuit Description

The crankshaft position system variation learn feature is used to calculate reference period errors caused by slight tolerance variations in the crankshaft, and the crankshaft position (CKP) sensors. The calculated error allows the powertrain control module (PCM) to accurately compensate for reference period variations. This enhances the ability of the PCM to detect misfire events over a wider range of engine speed and load.

The PCM stores the crankshaft position system variation values after a learn procedure has been performed. This diagnostic trouble code (DTC) set indicates that the crankshaft position system variation values have not been stored in the PCM and the crankshaft position system variation learn procedure must be performed.

### Conditions for Running the DTC

• | DTCs P0335, P0336, P0341, P0342, or P0343 are not set.

• | The engine coolant temperature (ECT) is more than 70°C (158°F).

### Conditions for Setting the DTC

The crankshaft position system variation values are not stored in the PCM memory.

### Action Taken When the DTC Sets

• | The control module illuminates the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) on the second consecutive ignition cycle that the diagnostic runs and fails.

• | The control module records the operating conditions at the time the diagnostic fails. The first time the diagnostic fails, the control module stores this information in the Failure Records. If the diagnostic reports a failure on the second consecutive ignition cycle, the control module records the operating conditions at the time of the failure. The control module writes the operating conditions to the Freeze Frame and updates the Failure Records.

### Conditions for Clearing the MIL/DTC

• | The control module turns OFF the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) after 3 consecutive ignition cycles that the diagnostic runs and does not fail.

• | A current DTC, Last Test Failed, clears when the diagnostic runs and passes.

• | A history DTC clears after 40 consecutive warm-up cycles, if no failures are reported by this or any other emission related diagnostic.

• | Clear the MIL and the DTC with a scan tool.

### Diagnostic Aids

The crankshaft position system variation compensating values are stored in PCM memory after a learn procedure has been performed. If the actual crankshaft position variation is not within the crankshaft position system variation compensating values stored in the PCM, DTC P0300 may set.

The crankshaft position system variation learn procedure is also required when the following service procedures have been performed, regardless of whether the DTC P1336 is set.

• | Engine replacement

• | PCM replacement

• | A harmonic balancer replacement

• | Crankshaft replacement

• | Crankshaft position sensor replacement

• | Any engine repairs which disturb the crankshaft to crankshaft position sensor relationship

If the crankshaft position system variation learn procedure cannot be performed successfully, check for the following conditions and correct as necessary:

• | A damaged reluctor wheel

• | Excessive crankshaft runout

• | A damaged crankshaft

• | Interference in the signal circuit of the CKP sensor

• | A coolant temperature that is not within the Condition for Running the DTC

• | The ignition switch is in the ON position until the battery is drained.

• | A PCM power disconnect with the ignition ON may erase the stored value and set the DTC P1336.

Step | Action | Yes | No
--- | --- | --- | ---
1 | Did you perform the Diagnostic System Check-Engine Controls? | Go to Step 2 | Go to Diagnostic System Check - Engine Controls
2 | Perform the crankshaft position system variation learn procedure. Refer to Crankshaft Position System Variation Learn . Is the action complete? | Go to Step 3 | Go to Diagnostic Aids
3 |

1. Clear the DTCs with a scan tool.
2. Turn OFF the ignition.
3. Start the engine.
4. Operate the vehicle within the Conditions for Running the DTC as specified in the supporting text.

Does the DTC run and pass?

Go to Step 4

Go to Step 2

4 | With a scan tool, observe the stored information, Capture Info. Does the scan tool display any DTCs that you have not diagnosed? | Go to Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) List | System OK