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Crankshaft position sensor location and replacement?

Tiny
DJT222
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Does a 4cyl 2.5 L with a 5 speed have a Crankshaft Sensor the truck does have a distributor and if it does were is it because I can not find it
Thursday, December 20th, 2012 AT 12:20 AM

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Tiny
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You car has a crankshaft position sensor on the lower side of the block. Check out the diagrams (Below) for the location. There are both engine in the diagrams below just in case someone needs it. Please let us know what happens.
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Thursday, December 20th, 2012 AT 12:22 AM
Tiny
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The problem is its not starting. It turns over but wont start. It has spark and the fuel pump is working. What happened was I was driving and the truck just died did this once before and I got the truck towed home and after doing nothing it started and never found the problem fast forward a month and it happened again.
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Thursday, December 20th, 2012 AT 3:55 AM
Tiny
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Check the fuel pressure if its within specs with a gauge and also check if the injectors are pulsing, also refer to this link: https://www.2carpros.com/articles/car-cranks-but-wont-start
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Thursday, December 20th, 2012 AT 4:38 AM
Tiny
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A friend and I put the truck on a computer and came up with it possably being a MAP sensor what are your thoughts?
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Friday, December 21st, 2012 AT 2:09 AM
Tiny
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I don't think the MAP sensor will prevent it from starting-maybe cause it to run rich and burn more fuel and surging
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Friday, December 21st, 2012 AT 8:03 AM
Tiny
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Did you ever find out what was causing your issue? I'm going through the same thing now. Please let me know, I'm at a total loss here and have no idea what step to take next, except throwing countless dollars at it.

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Mark
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Thursday, March 19th, 2015 AT 11:52 AM
Tiny
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I am trying to chnage the crankshaft position sensor. I cannot located the old one. Several people has told me to check the top of the transmission, near the block, & back of the motor. Honestly, I have been search for this for 3 days & I cannot find. Could you please help me to located it? Thank you
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Sunday, January 10th, 2021 AT 11:54 AM (Merged)
Tiny
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My friend, I don't think you have one-see below sensor listing for a 2.5L


https://www.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/12900_sensors_1.jpg

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Sunday, January 10th, 2021 AT 11:54 AM (Merged)
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KOLLIN REYNA
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Does my vehicle listed above even have a crank sensor? I've been looking for the location for days and cannot find it.
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Sunday, January 10th, 2021 AT 11:54 AM (Merged)
Tiny
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I am attaching the diagram out of the manual. Let us know if you need more information. Thanks

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/crankshaft-angle-sensor-replacement
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Sunday, January 10th, 2021 AT 11:54 AM (Merged)
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KOLLIN REYNA
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I can’t find the hole on the block for that sensor?
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Sunday, January 10th, 2021 AT 11:54 AM (Merged)
Tiny
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Have you removed the sensor? I am not understanding how there would be a hole if you haven't removed the old sensor.

Are you able to find the electrical connector? It should be hanging loose if there is no sensor in the engine
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Sunday, January 10th, 2021 AT 11:54 AM (Merged)
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WALLEYE CHASER
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My crankshaft position sensor has damage to the plastic body where the wires go into the sensor and has about a 2 inch long crack in it, does this mean that the sensor is bad?
I have read how to test the sensor and if it has low resistance to replace the camshaft sensor? Don't know if that is a type-o or not. I have already replaced the camshaft sensor and I still have no spark?
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Sunday, January 10th, 2021 AT 11:54 AM (Merged)
Tiny
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Hi:
If the sensor is damaged, it will most likely be the problem. However, are you getting power to the coil? Also, if you remove the distributor cap and crank the engine, does the rotor spin?

Joe
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Sunday, January 10th, 2021 AT 11:54 AM (Merged)
Tiny
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On board computer gives a code 11 no crank sensor I would like to know where to locate sensor and can I test it with out computer
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Sunday, January 10th, 2021 AT 11:56 AM (Merged)
Tiny
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That engine doesn't actually have a Crank Sensor. The part that does the same job is the hall effect sensor inside thew distributor. The distributor has to be removed and completely disassembled to replace that. You would need a portable lab scope to test it.
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Sunday, January 10th, 2021 AT 11:56 AM (Merged)
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Electrical problem
1991 Dodge Dakota 6 cyl Two Wheel Drive Automatic

I have a 91 dakota 3.9 automatic put a motor from a 90 d150 3.9 that had a manuel trans. I know the motor runs but I can't get any fire from the coil. Is there a crank position senser on it or not? I can't find it if it does. I know were it is on a 92 any thougts would be helpfull!
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Sunday, January 10th, 2021 AT 11:56 AM (Merged)
Tiny
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A 3.9 liter for a 1990 Dodge D150 has the CPS on the transmission bellhousing


https://www.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/12900_cps_43.jpg

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