P0338
Crankshaft Position Sensor A Circuit High
What it means
P0338 means Crankshaft Position Sensor A Circuit High.
Where it lives
For P0338, the circuit described runs through the sensor. The description of P0338 reports a fault at the sensor.
Check these first
- A faulty crank position sensor A
- A short to power on the sensor A circuit
- Corrosion or water at the sensor A connector
- Incorrect sensor A installation or gap
- A faulty ECM input
What to do next
- Read crank position sensor A on a scan tool
- Check the sensor A circuit for a short to power
- Inspect the sensor A connector for water or corrosion
- Verify the sensor A installation and gap
- Replace crank position sensor A if the signal stays high
- Clear the code and retest
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Updated
Generic SAE J2012 definition. Last updated 2026-10-10.