Possible causes

– Faulty Crankshaft Position (CKP)
– Crankshaft Position (CKP) sensor harness is open or shorted
– Crankshaft Position (CKP) sensor circuit poor electrical connection
– Ignition System
– Fuel Injectors
– Running out of fuel
– Fuel Quality
– Faulty Engine Control Module (ECM)

Symptoms

– Engine Light ON (or Service Engine Soon Warning Light)
– Engine fails to start
– Engine runs rough

P0316 Description

The Crankshaft Position (CKP) sensor signal is monitored by the Engine Control Module (ECM) for errors. The P0316 code is set when ECM is detects a misfire during the first 1,000 revolution test interval following engine start.

P0316 Information for specific makes

P0316 FORD
P0316 MAZDA
P0316 MERCURY