P0387
Crankshaft Position Sensor B Circuit Low
What it means
P0387 means Crankshaft Position Sensor B Circuit Low.
Where it lives
For P0387, the circuit described runs through the sensor. The description of P0387 reports a fault at the sensor.
Check these first
- A short to ground on the sensor B signal wire
- A failed crankshaft position sensor B
- A pinched sensor B harness
- Water in the sensor B connector
- A weak pull up on the sensor B input in the PCM
What to do next
- Check the sensor B signal voltage with the key on
- Look for a short to ground in the sensor B harness
- Inspect the sensor B connector for water or corrosion
- Verify sensor B ground and reference voltage
- Replace crankshaft position sensor B if the circuit is clean
- Clear the code and retest
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Updated
Generic SAE J2012 definition. Last updated 2026-10-10.