The control module detected that related sensor signals for Crankshaft Position Sensor Segment Timing did not agree with each other (correlation/plausibility fault). This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by MINI.
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P1396 MINI - Crankshaft Position Sensor Segment Timing Plausibility
Manufacturer-specific interpretation for MINI. All interpretations of P1396
What P1396 means
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How to read P1396
Powertrain: engine, transmission and driveline systems.
Manufacturer-defined range: the meaning can differ between brands.
Specific fault index within the subsystem.
Frequently asked questions about P1396
What does P1396 mean?
Crankshaft Position Sensor Segment Timing Plausibility. The control module detected that related sensor signals for Crankshaft Position Sensor Segment Timing did not agree with each other (correlation/plausibility fault). This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by MINI.
Is P1396 generic or manufacturer-specific?
P1396 is a manufacturer-specific code. In this database it is documented for: MINI. The same number can mean something different on other brands.
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