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P034A

Crankshaft Position Sensor Crankshaft Start Position Incorrect

Generic OBD-II

Common symptoms

What you'll notice

Common causes

Most likely first

  1. Faulty crankshaft position sensor
  2. Misaligned or damaged crankshaft start position
  3. Incorrect installation or calibration of the crankshaft position sensor
  4. Worn or damaged crankshaft gear or chain
  5. Engine timing issues

How to diagnose & fix

Work through it in order

  1. Engine misfire or rough idle
  2. Difficulty starting the engine
  3. Stalling or sudden engine shutdown while driving
  4. Decreased fuel efficiency
  5. Loss of engine power or acceleration

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