OBD-II code · Powertrain (generic)
P0387 Crankshaft Position Sensor B Circuit Low
Crank sensor B below lower plausibility — short to ground. The crankshaft position sensor provides RPM and crank angle — without a valid signal, no ignition and no injection. Engine will not start or stalls instantly.
Is it safe to drive with P0387?
Usually safe to drive in the short term. Get it diagnosed when convenient, sooner if the car drives differently.
Common causes
- Most likelyShort to ground
- Less likelyConnector pins corroded - high contact resistance
- Less likelyHarness chafing through insulation
Repair at a glance
- Difficulty
- Medium
- DIY friendly
- Often, with basic tools
- Typical labour
- 0.5–2.5 h
- Emissions test
- Likely to fail
- Parts involved
- Crankshaft Position Sensor
Related codes
Code data: OBDex open dataset (CC0). Labour times are typical ranges, not a quote.