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P0386 Crankshaft Position Sensor B Circuit Range/Performance

Generic (OBD-II) interpretation in the TuningBot DTC database.

P · PowertrainEngineOBD2

What P0386 means

P0386
Crankshaft Position Sensor B Circuit Range/Performance Generic · engine Data confidence 90%

The control module judged the Crankshaft Position Sensor B signal implausible: it stayed inside electrical limits but did not match the value expected for the current operating conditions.

Possible causes

  • Insecure sensor/rotor
  • air gap
  • wiring
  • CKP sensor

Related and nearby codes

How to read P0386

P

Powertrain: engine, transmission and driveline systems.

0

Generic SAE-standard code: same meaning on every make.

386

Specific fault index within the subsystem.

Frequently asked questions about P0386

What does P0386 mean?

Crankshaft Position Sensor B Circuit Range/Performance. The control module judged the Crankshaft Position Sensor B signal implausible: it stayed inside electrical limits but did not match the value expected for the current operating conditions.

Is P0386 generic or manufacturer-specific?

P0386 is a generic OBD-II code: it has the same meaning on every make and model that follows the SAE standard.

Can TuningBot remove P0386 at file level?

If the fault logic lives in the ECU calibration, yes: our DTC Removal file service disables the specific fault entry and, where the ECU needs it, corrects the checksum too. Not sure whether your case qualifies? Request a free assessment and our engineers will check your ECU file.

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