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Diagnostic reference · P0388

P0388

Crankshaft Position Sensor B Circuit High

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

What it means

P0388 means Crankshaft Position Sensor B Circuit High.

Where it lives

For P0388, the sensor sits on the circuit this code reports. The description of P0388 reports a fault at the sensor.

Check these first

  • Faulty crankshaft position sensor B
  • Open or shorted wire in the CKP sensor B circuit
  • Corroded connector at CKP sensor B
  • Damaged crank pulley or tone ring upsetting sensor B
  • Low battery voltage skewing the sensor B signal

What to do next

  1. Check the CKP sensor B connector for corrosion
  2. Test the CKP sensor B circuit for opens and shorts
  3. Inspect the crank pulley and tone ring for damage
  4. Read the CKP sensor B signal while cranking
  5. Replace crankshaft position sensor B if the signal is wrong
  6. Clear the code and retest

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Updated

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