P0336 on Honda
Crankshaft Position Sensor 'A' Circuit Range/Performance
P0336 on Honda vehicles indicates crankshaft position sensor 'a' circuit range/performance. Au7o has documented this code across 1 Honda model — most commonly on Civic. P0336 means the engine control module detected a crankshaft position sensor signal that is present but outside the expected range or pattern — for example, intermittent dropouts, an erratic waveform, or extra/missing pulses. The crankshaft position sensor tells the computer the exact position and speed of the crankshaft, which is essential for timing fuel injection and ignition. When this signal is unreliable, the engine may stumble, stall, hesitate, or be hard to start. Because it underpins basic engine operation, this code should be addressed promptly. Typical repair costs on Honda range from $80 to $600, depending on the specific model and root cause.
Common Causes of P0336
- •Failing crankshaft position sensor
- •Damaged or contaminated reluctor/tone ring (debris, missing teeth)
- •Wiring damage, chafing, or corroded connectors
- •Incorrect air gap or loose sensor mounting
- •Electrical interference from nearby high-voltage components
- •Metal shavings on the sensor tip
- •ECM/PCM fault (less common)
P0336 on Honda by Model
Honda Civic(1 issue)
- Internal distributor failure (ignitor/ICM, coil, and oil-seal leak) causing misfire and hot no-start1992-1999
1990s Civics use a distributor housing the ignition coil, ignitor/ICM, and pickup sensors. The ignitor commonly fails (the coil rarely does), producing intermittent hot no-start and misfires. A separate frequent problem is the internal distributor oil seal leaking, which lets oil contaminate the electronics and cap. Honda sourced these distributors from TEC and Hitachi.
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What does P0336 mean on Honda?▼
P0336 stands for "Crankshaft Position Sensor 'A' Circuit Range/Performance." P0336 means the engine control module detected a crankshaft position sensor signal that is present but outside the expected range or pattern — for example, intermittent dropouts, an erratic waveform, or extra/missing pulses. The crankshaft position sensor tells the computer the exact position and speed of the crankshaft, which is essential for timing fuel injection and ignition. When this signal is unreliable, the engine may stumble, stall, hesitate, or be hard to start. Because it underpins basic engine operation, this code should be addressed promptly. On Honda specifically, this code is documented across 1 model.
What causes P0336 on Honda vehicles?▼
Common causes on Honda: Failing crankshaft position sensor, Damaged or contaminated reluctor/tone ring (debris, missing teeth), Wiring damage, chafing, or corroded connectors, Incorrect air gap or loose sensor mounting, Electrical interference from nearby high-voltage components. Specific causes vary by model and year — see the per-model sections below.
How much does it cost to fix P0336 on a Honda?▼
Repair costs on Honda range from $80 to $600, depending on the specific model and root cause.
Which Honda models have P0336 documented?▼
Au7o has documented P0336 on 1 Honda model: Civic.