Technical Definition:
Crankshaft Position (CKP) (Sensor B) Circuit Range / Performance
Trouble Code: P0386
Address: 0x0386
System: Powertrain
Subsystem: Ignition System or Engine Misfire
Address: 0x0386
System: Powertrain
Subsystem: Ignition System or Engine Misfire
Technical Description:
The DTC is a generic powertrain code. It is considered generic because it applies to all makes and models of vehicles (1996-newer), although specific repair steps may be slightly different depending on the model.
Possible Causes:
- Bad crank sensor
- Broken reluctor ring (missing teeth, debris lodged in ring)
- Reluctor ring dislodged/stripped from it’s stationary location
- Wiring harness chafing causing short
- Wiring open in CKP circuit
Possible Symptoms:
- Intermittent stalling & no start
- No start
- MIL (Malfunction Indicator Lamp) illumination
- Intermittent misfire