What does code P2618 mean?

Q: What does code P2618 mean?

Crankshaft Position Signal Output Circuit Low. P2618 means the engine computer detected a low voltage condition on the crankshaft position signal output circuit, so it cannot reliably tell where the crankshaft is in its rotation. The engine may still run, but the computer has logged that the signal wire is being pulled low or shorted to ground.

DTC codes / P26xx · Computer and output circuits / P2618

P2618Crankshaft Position Signal Output Circuit Low

P2618 means the engine computer detected a low voltage condition on the crankshaft position signal output circuit, so it cannot reliably tell where the crankshaft is in its rotation. The engine may still run, but the computer has logged that the signal wire is being pulled low or shorted to ground.

SystemPowertrain

Code typeGeneric (all makes)

SeverityMedium

Fix difficultyIntermediate

AreaComputer and output circuits

Guidance is general and written for all OBD-II vehicles. Exact tests and values vary by model, so confirm the fault before replacing parts.