1998 Buick Skylark Crankshaft position sensor

1998 BUICK SKYLARK
145,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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GONZALES_MICHAEL02
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Where is the crankshaft position sensor on a 1998 Buick Skylark 3.1V6? The repair manual says its on the firewall side of the engine block but I really need to see a diagram of where exactly it is. Please post a diagram or give me a website for it please!
Aug 11, 2011 at 5:06 PM
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I dont have a diagram there is two the 7x one is right front side of the engine and the 24x one is front side of engine.
Aug 11, 2011 at 5:22 PM
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The 24x sensor should be down by the crankshaft pulley. The 7x sensor is on the back side of engine block, down low, get at it from underneath the vehicle. My wiring showed 24x, so I would look for wiring connector around crankshaft pulley. I'll see if I can find a picture?
Aug 11, 2011 at 5:26 PM
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Below is a picture for the 24x sensor. Passenger side down low, have to remove crankshaft pulley.
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Aug 11, 2011 at 5:32 PM
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Thanks for the assist jdl have a great day.
Aug 11, 2011 at 5:34 PM
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Hey saturntech9 didn't see your post, before I started looking for info. Wasn't trying to butt in. Have a good day.
Aug 11, 2011 at 5:34 PM
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No worries jdl were all on the same team here to help out the users better to give them too much help then not enough help.
Aug 11, 2011 at 5:39 PM
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Thanks for all the help guys! I really need a diagram for the 7x crankshaft sensor if possible. If not I will just have to figure it out.
Aug 11, 2011 at 5:41 PM
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If it helps you any the 7X sensor has a yellow wire and a purple wire going to it.That should narrow down your search.
Aug 11, 2011 at 7:15 PM
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GONZALES_MICHAEL02
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Thank you very much. I know exactly where it is now. Thsnks for all the great help guys.
Aug 12, 2011 at 3:24 PM
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Your welcome thats what were here for glad you found it.
Aug 12, 2011 at 3:37 PM
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