What are the common causes of P2617?

An open in the crankshaft position signal output circuit. A failed crankshaft position sensor. A loose or corroded crank sensor connector. A chafed crank signal wire.

Read engine RPM on a scan tool while cranking. Test the crankshaft position output circuit for an open. Check the crank sensor connector and air gap. Inspect the crank signal wire for chafing. Replace the crankshaft position sensor if the circuit tests good. Clear the code and retest.

P2617

Crankshaft Position Signal Output Circuit/Open

System: Computer output circuits (P code)
Lamp: Check Engine Light
Category: Powertrain - Computer and Auxiliary Controls

What it means

P2617 means Crankshaft Position Signal Output Circuit/Open.

Check these first

An open in the crankshaft position signal output circuit
A failed crankshaft position sensor
A loose or corroded crank sensor connector
A chafed crank signal wire

What to do next

Read engine RPM on a scan tool while cranking
Test the crankshaft position output circuit for an open
Check the crank sensor connector and air gap
Inspect the crank signal wire for chafing
Replace the crankshaft position sensor if the circuit tests good
Clear the code and retest

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