P1339

Crankshaft position sensor/engine rpm sensor signals reversed (wrong wiring connections)

Powertrain Manufacturer-Specific Volkswagen

Code Definition

P1339 — Crankshaft position sensor/engine rpm sensor signals reversed (wrong wiring connections)

System: Powertrain  |  Type: Manufacturer-Specific  |  Make: Volkswagen

About P1339

P1339 is a manufacturer-specific powertrain diagnostic trouble code recorded for Volkswagen vehicles. It belongs to the P-prefix family of codes, which covers engine, transmission, emissions, or fuel-system faults.

When P1339 is stored, the module has detected a sensor-related fault — the reported value from the named sensor is out of spec.

Scanning & clearing: A generic OBD-II scan tool will usually read and clear powertrain (P) codes. For live data, freeze-frame capture, and bi-directional tests you may need a more capable scan tool that supports the vehicle's ECM protocol.

P1339 is a manufacturer-specific code. The same code string on a different make may have a different meaning. Always confirm the code's definition against the vehicle's service information for the specific make and model under test.

Quick Facts

CodeP1339
SystemPowertrain
TypeManufacturer-Specific
MakeVolkswagen
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