P0335 (blink 12, 3ZZ) on Toyota Corolla E120: CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR CIRCUIT MALFUNCTION

Short answer: P0335 means “CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR CIRCUIT MALFUNCTION”. The car’s computer has found a fault in the EFI 3ZZ-FE system and turns on the Malfunction indicator lamp (Check Engine). First check: open or short in crankshaft position sensor circuit; Crankshaft position sensor; Starter; Engine ECU.

Code

P0335 · blink 12

System

EFI 3ZZ-FE

Dashboard light

Malfunction indicator lamp (Check Engine)

Applies to

3ZZ-FE 1.6 (PK SE Saloon 1.6 2002-05 ZZE121)

Confidence

high (official Toyota RM821E)

Source

toyotamanuals.gitlab.io

Symptoms and when it is set

1. S No crankshaft position sensor signal to engine ECU during cranking S Open in NE− circuit

Likely causes

1. Open or short in crankshaft position sensor circuit; Crankshaft position sensor; Starter; Engine ECU

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Clearing the code does not fix the fault. If it comes back, the problem is still there. For brakes, airbags and steering, see a trained mechanic.