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Conditions for Clearing the MIL/DTC

DTC P0315

Step Action Yes No
1 Did you perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle? Go to Step 2  Go to Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle in Vehicle DTC Information
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IMPORTANT: The Crankshaft Position Variation Learn Procedure may have to be repeated up to 5 times before the procedure is learned.
Perform the Crankshaft Position (CKP) System Variation Learn Procedure. Refer to CKP System Variation Learn Procedure .Does the scan tool display Learned this ignition?
Go to Step 4  Go to Step 3 
3 If the CKP system variation learn procedure cannot be performed successfully, inspect for the following conditions and correct as necessary:
  • Worn crankshaft main bearings
  • A damaged reluctor wheel
  • Excessive crankshaft runout
  • A damaged crankshaft
  • Interference in the signal circuit of the CKP sensor
  • Any foreign material passing between the CKP sensor and the reluctor wheel
  • A coolant temperature that is not within the Conditions For Running the DTC
  • The ignition switch is in the ON position until the battery is drained.
  • A engine control module (ECM) power disconnect with the ignition ON may erase the stored value and set the DTC P0315.

Did you complete the inspection?
Go to Step 4  -
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  1. Clear the DTCs with a scan tool.
  2. Turn OFF the ignition.
  3. Start the engine.
  4. Operate the vehicle within the Conditions for Running the DTC as specified in the supporting text.
Did the DTC fail this ignition?
Go to Step 2  Go to Step 5 
5 Observe the Capture Info with a scan tool.
Are there any DTCs that have not been diagnosed?
Go to Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) List - Vehicle in Vehicle DTC Information System OK