P0335 on Mitsubishi
Crankshaft Position Sensor A Circuit Malfunction
P0335 on Mitsubishi vehicles indicates crankshaft position sensor a circuit malfunction. Au7o has documented this code across 2 Mitsubishi models — most commonly on Galant, Montero. This code means the engine computer has lost or detected a faulty signal from the crankshaft position sensor (sensor A), which tells the computer exactly how fast and in what position the crankshaft is rotating. That signal is essential for timing the spark and fuel injection, so a problem here can cause hard starting, stalling, or a no-start condition. The computer sets this code when the crank sensor signal is missing, erratic, or out of its expected pattern. Causes range from a failed sensor or damaged wiring to a problem with the reluctor (tone) ring the sensor reads. Typical repair costs on Mitsubishi range from $150 to $700, depending on the specific model and root cause.
Common Causes of P0335
- •Failed crankshaft position sensor
- •Damaged, corroded, or loose sensor wiring/connector
- •Metal debris or oil contamination on the sensor tip
- •Damaged or misaligned reluctor (tone) ring
- •Excessive air gap between sensor and tone ring
- •Wiring shorted or open in the sensor circuit
- •Faulty PCM/ECM (rare)
P0335 on Mitsubishi by Model
Mitsubishi Galant(1 issue)
- Crankshaft position sensor failure causes stalling / no-start1994-1998
The crankshaft position sensor on the 2.4L (4G64) Galant fails with age and heat, sometimes intermittently. Because the ECU uses this signal to fire spark and injection, a failing sensor typically produces a hard-start, an engine that cranks but will not start (often after the engine warms up), or sudden stalling while driving, frequently with the check-engine light on. The sensor is a three-pin Hall-effect unit mounted to the front of the engine reading a trigger plate.
Mitsubishi Montero(1 issue)
- Crankshaft Position Sensor / Distributor Pickup Failure (Crank-No-Start and Stalling)1990-1999
The 6G72's crank/cam timing signal on early 1990s trucks is generated inside the distributor, and later trucks use a discrete crankshaft position sensor at the front of the engine behind the crank pulley/timing covers. As these sensors and their pickups age they fail intermittently, producing a classic 'cranks but won't start' condition or sudden stalling while driving that often clears after the engine cools. Owners repeatedly report that aftermarket sensors do not resolve the problem and that only a genuine Mitsubishi (OEM) sensor restores reliable operation; the crank sprocket tone/reluctor ring can also strip or be damaged.
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What does P0335 mean on Mitsubishi?▼
P0335 stands for "Crankshaft Position Sensor A Circuit Malfunction." This code means the engine computer has lost or detected a faulty signal from the crankshaft position sensor (sensor A), which tells the computer exactly how fast and in what position the crankshaft is rotating. That signal is essential for timing the spark and fuel injection, so a problem here can cause hard starting, stalling, or a no-start condition. The computer sets this code when the crank sensor signal is missing, erratic, or out of its expected pattern. Causes range from a failed sensor or damaged wiring to a problem with the reluctor (tone) ring the sensor reads. On Mitsubishi specifically, this code is documented across 2 models.
What causes P0335 on Mitsubishi vehicles?▼
Common causes on Mitsubishi: Failed crankshaft position sensor, Damaged, corroded, or loose sensor wiring/connector, Metal debris or oil contamination on the sensor tip, Damaged or misaligned reluctor (tone) ring, Excessive air gap between sensor and tone ring. Specific causes vary by model and year — see the per-model sections below.
How much does it cost to fix P0335 on a Mitsubishi?▼
Repair costs on Mitsubishi range from $150 to $700, depending on the specific model and root cause.
Which Mitsubishi models have P0335 documented?▼
Au7o has documented P0335 on 2 Mitsubishi models: Galant, Montero.