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Diagnostic reference · P0338

P0338

Crankshaft Position Sensor A Circuit High

System
Ignition and misfire (P code)
Lamp
Check Engine Light
Category
Powertrain - Ignition

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

  1. Read crank position sensor A on a scan tool
  2. Check the sensor A circuit for a short to power
  3. Inspect the sensor A connector for water or corrosion
  4. Verify the sensor A installation and gap
  5. Replace crank position sensor A if the signal stays high
  6. Clear the code and retest

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Updated

Generic SAE J2012 definition. Last updated 2026-10-10.