P0335 on Toyota
Crankshaft Position Sensor A Circuit Malfunction
P0335 on Toyota vehicles indicates crankshaft position sensor a circuit malfunction. Au7o has documented this code across 2 Toyota models — most commonly on Camry, Corolla. 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 Toyota range from $120 to $500, 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 Toyota by Model
Toyota Camry(1 issue)
- Camshaft / Crankshaft Position Sensor Failure (P0335/P0340) Causing Stalling and Crank-No-Start1998-2013
The crankshaft position sensor (P0335) and camshaft position sensor (P0340/P0345) lose signal as they age or their tone-ring reluctor gets contaminated, causing intermittent stalling — a real safety hazard in traffic — and eventually a crank-but-no-start condition. On 2006-2012 2.4L (2AZ-FE) cars, Toyota issued a TSB noting a worn intake camshaft timing gear (VVT gear) can also trigger these codes, a more involved repair than a simple sensor.
Toyota Corolla(1 issue)
- Crankshaft Position Sensor Failure Causing Stalling, Hard Start and P03352000-2010
The crankshaft position sensor (near the bellhousing/starter, PN 90919-05030 on 2ZR-FE cars) degrades on high-mileage Corollas, sending an erratic or lost signal to the ECU. This causes intermittent stalling, hard or no-start conditions and sets P0335 'Crankshaft Position Sensor A Circuit Malfunction' (or P0336/P0339). Symptoms are often heat-related and intermittent, making it a frequently searched no-start cause.
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What does P0335 mean on Toyota?▼
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 Toyota specifically, this code is documented across 2 models.
What causes P0335 on Toyota vehicles?▼
Common causes on Toyota: 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 Toyota?▼
Repair costs on Toyota range from $120 to $500, depending on the specific model and root cause.
Which Toyota models have P0335 documented?▼
Au7o has documented P0335 on 2 Toyota models: Camry, Corolla.