P0336 on Nissan
Crankshaft Position Sensor 'A' Circuit Range/Performance
P0336 on Nissan vehicles indicates crankshaft position sensor 'a' circuit range/performance. Au7o has documented this code across 1 Nissan model — most commonly on Sentra. 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 Nissan range from $150 to $350, 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 Nissan by Model
Nissan Sentra(1 issue)
- Crankshaft Position Sensor Failure Causing Hot Stalling / No-Start2013-2019
The crankshaft position sensor's internal electronics degrade with heat and fail intermittently. As the engine warms the sensor signal drops out, causing the engine to stall and refuse to restart until it cools, then run normally again. It sets P0335/P0336 and is frequently misdiagnosed. Nissan owners report premature failure of cheap aftermarket sensors, so an OEM/Hitachi unit is recommended; on many Sentras the camshaft sensor is replaced alongside it.
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What does P0336 mean on Nissan?▼
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 Nissan specifically, this code is documented across 1 model.
What causes P0336 on Nissan vehicles?▼
Common causes on Nissan: 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 Nissan?▼
Repair costs on Nissan range from $150 to $350, depending on the specific model and root cause.
Which Nissan models have P0336 documented?▼
Au7o has documented P0336 on 1 Nissan model: Sentra.