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Ignition/Distributor Engine Speed Input Circuit Intermittent

Severity

High

Can I keep driving?

Avoid extended driving; visit a service soon.

How is this code read?

This is a standard OBD-II code; any basic scanner reads it on vehicles built after 2004.

  • PPowertrain
  • 0Generic code
  • 3Ignition / Misfire
  • 23Sequence number

What does it mean?

P0323 is a OBD II fault code that indicates that there is an issue with the Ignition/Distributor Engine Speed Input Circuit. This code is also commonly referred to as a crankshaft or camshaft position sensor error code. The Engine Control Module (ECM) has detected an issue with the the rotation speed or the position of the crankshaft or camshaft.

The ECM receives an input from the crankshaft and camshaft position sensors based on the engine configuration and the year, make and model of the vehicle. The input is used to monitor the speed and position of the crankshaft and camshaft. Some automobiles also incorporate an ignition/distributor speed sensor that is monitored by the ECM. This information is used to adjust the ignition timing and the fuel settings to adapt to engine load variations and improve performance.

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This information follows the generic OBD-II definition and does not replace a vehicle-specific diagnosis. The severity rating is rule-based; an authorised diagnostic reading is required for a definitive answer.