Mazda P0321 Crankshaft Sensor Circuit Malfunction

Description

OBD-II Trouble Code Description for P0321 Mazda

Ignition/Distributor Engine Speed Input Circuit Range/Performance

What does this mean?

OBD2 Code P0321 Mazda definition:
The ignition engine speed sensor input signal to Powertrain Control Module (PCM) or Engine Control Module (ECM) is continuously monitored. The test fails when the signal indicates that 2 successive erratic profile ignition pickup (PIP) pulses occurred.

Symptoms

Possible sumptoms of OBD code P0321 Mazda
– Engine Light ON (or Service Engine Soon Warning Light) – Lack/Loss of Power – The engine may be harder to start – The engine may stumble or stall

Causes

Possible causes of OBD code P0321 Mazda
– Loose wires/connectors – Faulty Crank Position Sensors – Arcing secondary ignition components (coil, wires and plugs) – Low battery charge – Powertrain Control Module (PCM) The Error code is generally activated on detection of the following conditions: The P0321 Mazda code is triggered when the signal is out of range.

Possible Solutions

– Resecure loose wire or connectors – If battery charge is low, recharge or replaced battery – Replaced crank position sensor – Replaced starter motor


The OBD2 Code Information Be Applicable For Mazda:

2013 Mazda MX-5,2013 Mazda CX-9,2013 Mazda CX-5,2013 Mazda 6,2013 Mazda 5,2013 Mazda 3,2012 Mazda CX-5,2012 Mazda BT-50,2012 Mazda 3,2011 Mazda 6,2011 Mazda 5,2011 Mazda 2,2010 Mazda CX-7,2010 Mazda 3,2009 Mazda RX-8,2009 Mazda MX-5,2009 Mazda CX9,2009 Mazda 6,2009 Mazda 2,2008 Mazda MX-5,2008 Mazda 6,2008 Mazda 5,2008 Mazda 2,2007 Mazda CX-9,2007 Mazda CX-7,2006 Mazda MX5,2006 Mazda 6,2006 Mazda 3,2005 Mazda Atenza,2005 Mazda 6,2004 Mazda MPV,2004 Mazda 6,2004 Mazda 5,2004 Mazda 3,2003 Mazda RX-8

 

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