P2617
Crankshaft Position Signal Output Circuit / Open
The buffered crankshaft position output that the engine controller sends to ignition modules and the transmission cannot drive its line. Open detected on the output side.
- Check engine light: Yes
- Emissions related: No
- Repair difficulty: medium
Common causes
Ordered by how often each turns out to be the cause.
- Open wire between ECU and downstream moduleCommon
- Output buffer internally openPossible
Parts involved
- Control Module
- Signal Output Buffer
- Wiring Harness
P2617 is a generic OBD-II code defined by SAE J2012. Exact wording and diagnostic procedure vary by manufacturer and model. Code definitions are drawn from the public-domain OBDex dataset; the workshop notes are our own.